Ken Nichol

Households in the community of Wekweeti are facing a power outage. Naka officials said crews are on site working to restore power. According to reports, the outage began at about 2 pm this afternoon with about 50 per cent of households impacted. It is unclear when power will be restored, but according to a social media post, officials said they anticipate it will be restored tonight.

The town of Hay River has announced that it will officially be adopting its new Community Economic Development Strategy, following the plan’s approval by Town Council on January 12th, 2026. The plan sets out a comprehensive roadmap for the next phase of the community's economic growth, allowing it to strengthen its role as the “Hub of the North” and build a diverse and resilient economy.

Police reported that six people are facing drug and weapons charges following searches at two Hay River locations on Friday. RCMP said the searches were initiated in relation to a drug investigation and found illegal substances, weapons and about $25,000 in cash.

Parsons Inc. has announced the 2025 recipients of the Giant Mine Remediation Project Scholarship. The scholarship will be administered by the Yellowknife Community Foundation. These students were picked for their educational goals, achievement, and their envisioned role in remediation efforts. Each student will receive $3000.

The City of Yellowknife will be partnering with the Nordic Embassies of Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland to host Resilience in the Arctic. This half-day long seminar will focus on strengthening the social, economic, and security resiliencies across arctic communities.