Northwest Territories

After 7 months on diesel South Slave could see return to hydro this week

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - March 9, 2026

The Northwest Territories Power Corporation said a planned outage this week could be the beginning of a long awaited return to hydro service for the South Slave.

Artists teams unveil massive majestic carvings for Snowkings’ 10th symposium

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse - March 9, 2026

Nine snow carving teams have just put the final magic touches on their spectacular sculptures for the Interstellar Carving symposium.This is year 10 of the Snowkings’ XXXI international symposium bringing artist teams together from across the territory, country and globe. For four days, from Thursday to Sunday local and international artists laboured amid freezing temperatures to bring their creations to life on Houseboat Bay in Yellowknife.

Yellowknife police arrest suspect after tour bus stolen

RCMP Alice Daniels - March 9, 2026

Yellowknife RCMP arrested a suspect after a tour bus was reported stolen.

Minister Cleveland and LMA McNeely speak on mining industry potential highlighted at PDAC convetion

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - March 9, 2026

Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland and Sahtu MLA Danny McNeely were among the attendees at last week’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention in Toronto.

Ascent given to act supporting Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę self-governance

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - March 6, 2026

Commissioner Gerald W. Kisoun has granted ascent to the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Final Self‑Government Agreement Act. This act brings the territorial government another step closer to completing the landmark self-governance agreement with the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę of Norman Wells.

First wave of Folk on the Rocks artists announced

Folk On The Rocks Alice Daniels - March 6, 2026

The first wave of artists for this year's Folk on the Rocks festival has been announced.

GNWT and Behdzi Ahda’ First Nation collaborate on education in Colville Lake

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - March 6, 2026

The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Behdzi Ahda' First Nation have reached key milestones in strengthening education in Colville Lake.

GNWT releases report on trespassing legislation

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - March 6, 2026

The Government of the Northwest Territories has released their report on public feedback on the development of territorial trespassing legislation.

Housing NWT awards contract for new Hay River residential building

Town of Hay River Alice Daniels - March 6, 2026

Housing NWT has announced that they have awarded a contract to Northern Industrial Construction Ltd., to build a new singles multi-unit residential building in Hay River.

TSB releases investigation report on fatal crash in Fort Smith

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - March 5, 2026

The Transport Safety Board of Canada has released its investigation into a fatal airplane crash that occurred in Fort Smith in January of 2024.

Yellowknife Fire Division modernizes fleet

City of Yellowknife Alice Daniels - March 4, 2026

The Yellowknife Fire Division is modernizing its fleet, with a shift towards high contrast color schemes. The new red and black scheme, with retroreflective material to enhance nighttime visibility, has been implemented on three new vehicles; an Administrative Pickup, a Command Vehicle, and an Ambulance.

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