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City officials are looking for the public’s input on a project that aims to expand Yellowknife’s raw water supply. According to the message from city officials, the project will “modernize and expand” the water system. By expanding the system, city officials also want to expand the reliability of the long term water supply. With water infrastructure aging, an adequate water supply will be critical as the city grows.

GNWT's Infrastructure department says the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road is closed for the winter season. The Wekweètì and Gamètì winter roads remain restricted to night travel only between 10 pm to 10 am. A representative with GNWT’s department of Infrastructure said access to winter roads and sections are limited to timed travel to preserve their longevity at the end of the winter road season.

Ecology North is inviting the public to come and welcome spring this Earth Week, with events running from April 20 to 26.  

Yellowknife’s Folk On The Rocks music festival and its Executive Director Teresa Horosko have been nominated for awards at the 2026 Live Music Awards.  

Economic Development Director Kerry Thistle and Community Engagement Advisor Richela Solatorio presented what is described as a “master story” of the city through the experiences of those who live here. While some aspects of the planned pitch were met with enthusiasm, city council members said that Indigenous identity and culture must be integral to such a project.

Fort Smith RCMP are investigating a fatal snowmobile collision that occurred in a remote wilderness area that occurred over the weekend

GNWT’s Department of Infrastructure says Sambaa K'e Access Road has been closed for the season and more sections of the Mackenzie Valley Winter road on closure notice. The department closed the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road's Wrigley – Délı̨nę Junction. Today, all remaining sections of the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road were placed on 24-hour closure notice. Wekweètì and Gamètì winter roads are currently restricted to night travel only between 10 pm to 10 am.

The Government of the Northwest Territories has released Tourism 2030: Sustainable Journeys Ahead, a new five-year strategy to help grow and support the territory’s tourism sector.

GNWT issued an apology on behalf of the territorial government to the Lutselk'e Dene First Nation for a raid at a camp at Artillery Lake back in 2022. Simpson said that a review of the conduct of wildlife officers is ongoing. Four years ago, the community was subject to what Elders and community members described as a "traumatic" raid by wildlife officers for allegedly harvesting caribou considered off limits in the zone. The search warrant was later deemed unlawful in N.W.T.’s superior court.