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Latest PiT is raising questions about resource gaps felt in the North

There are some major resource gaps felt by people experiencing homelessness in the North that may not be captured in the latest Point-in-Time according...

Yellowknife RCMP dispatched to Mildred Hall School

After receiving a report of a threat made by a 13-year-old student Yellowknife RCMP were deployed to Mildred Hall School late this morning.  At approximately...

Yellowknife’s Favourite Feathered Tradition is Back: The Great Ptarmi Hunt Returns to Frame Lake Trail!

Spring has officially landed in Yellowknife—and so have the Ptarmis!   A beloved community tradition is making its grand return this Easter weekend: The Great Ptarmi...

Ruth Inch Memorial goes out with a big splash!

Yellowknifers stopped by for one last swim before bidding a fond farewell to the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool on Sunday afternoon. The public pool was...

The Ruth Inch Memorial Pool has officially Closed

Yellowknife’s beloved Ruth Inch Memorial Pool has officially closed its doors for the final time. Throughout March and April, the Pool had put on a...

What’s Conan the Barbarian doing on Franklin Avenue?

A familiar, muscle-bound warrior has made an appearance along Franklin Avenue in Yellowknife. Friday morning commuters may have spotted a new election sign at the...

SKILLS CANADA NWT TEMPORARY CROSSWALK

The city of Yellowknife is implementing temporary measures on Old Airport Road today.  Skills Canada NWT is hosting a competition at Summit Air on...

Participants of 2025 Main Stage Showdown Revealed

Folk on the Rocks has just shared the ten artists who will be performing at the Main Stage Showdown. This is a talent show event...

Aurora Chorealis Conductor “Feeling Confident” Ahead of Latest NACC Show

Yellowknife’s Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is in the final stages of preparation for their latest show! In a joint production between Aurora Chorealis and...

St. Patrick High School to Host Election Forum Event

Yellowknife’s Ecole St. Patrick High School is once again bringing its students into the political arena. Coming up near the end of the month, the...

Yellowknife Community Foundation Establishes New Veterinary Education Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation has just established a new Fund for students who are on their way to a career in veterinary care. Known as...

Yellowknife Co-op Confirms Name Change to Lakeshore Co-operative

Following a meeting of local members, the Yellowknife Co-op has agreed to an official change of their name. What was previously known as “Yellowknife Direct...

Gaza Fundraiser Documentary coming to Capitol Theatre

Yellowknife’s Capitol Theatre will be holding a special screening of an Oscar-winning documentary. The film is called No Other Land, and discusses the ongoing conflict...

Ruth Inch Memorial Pool site may get a makeover in 2026

The Ruth Inch Memorial Pool’s swimming days will soon be done, but a potential site transformation could mean a new beginning. The city of Yellowknife...

New strategy aims to boost housing and commercial development

A new approach to urban development in the city of Yellowknife may ease housing and affordable housing shortages.  The city of Yellowknife is implementing a...

Ecology North Shares Full Schedule for Earth Week Activities

Ecology North has shared their full schedule of events for the upcoming Earth Week celebration. This year, Earth Week is taking place from Tuesday, April...

Ruth Inch Memorial Pool closing its doors April 14

The city of Yellowknife announced yesterday the official closure date for the nostalgic community swimming pool as staff prepare for the new Aquatic Centre's...

Anticipated premiere of musical cultivates Indigenous legacy of resilience 

Corey Payette’s play is cultivating “seeds” of “hope” and “change” in NWT as it confronts the traumatic experiences of residential school Survivors.  Payette’s acclaimed musical...

Students leading way to help Yellowknife youth in need

Students from Ecole St. Patrick high school in the city of Yellowknife are inviting folks to come out and “Eeze the Freeze” for homeless...

City of Yellowknife warns of recent Phone Call Donation Scam

The City of Yellowknife is informing the public of a recent phone scam that has been targeting residents. In the last few days, Yellowknife residents...

Yellowknife Installing New Stop Signs

The City of Yellowknife will be installing a few new stop signs in the community. The new signs will be set up at the intersection...

After celebrating milestone season SnowKing brewing plans for 2026

Surrounded by towering snow castle walls, giant snow slides, and spectacular sculptures, Martin Rehak aka ‘King Marty One Boot’ smiles warmly as visitors stream...

Yellowknife firefighters battle blaze at apartment complex

Firefighters and RCMP responded to a fire that broke out at an apartment building in the city of Yellowknife yesterday afternoon. On March 27 at...

FOTR 2025 Announces First Wave of Artists!

The first wave of musical artists for the 2025 Folk on the Rocks music festival has just been announced! What is likely the most anticipated...
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