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A number of water fixtures test positive for lead in two more NWT schools

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 12, 2026

Two more schools in the territory have tested positive for lead in some of their drinking water fixtures. The GNWT announced today that they received lead testing results for Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School in Behchokǫ̀ and École St. Joseph School in Yellowknife. The two schools join a growing list of 14 other schools out of 20 tested schools in the N.W.T. that have tested positive for elevated lead in drinking water.

Police believe fraud suspect may have fled to Nova Scotia

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 12, 2026

A 59-year old suspect is facing charges in an alleged incident of fraud following an investigation that began last year in Fort Providence. Police said the suspect may no longer be in the territory but a warrant has been issued for their arrest. The charges stem back to suspected fraud activity that allegedly occurred at a service station in the community of Fort Providence.

MLAs call for action on the Mackenzie Valley Highway

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - February 12, 2026

Members of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly are calling for the territorial and federal governments to commit to the construction of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.

City releases progress update on Downtown Safety Initiative

City of Yellowknife Alice Daniels - February 12, 2026

A progress update on the Downtown Safety Initiative highlights suggestions for both long-term and short-term ways the area can be supported.

Support When You Need It

On Air Jesse Saville - February 12, 2026

Our hearts are with the entire Tumbler Ridge community during this deeply difficult time. We are thinking of the students,...

Shocked, helpless and heavy. Tumbler Ridge residents devastated by shooting

Crime Darin Bain - February 12, 2026

If it wasn’t for the howling, biting wind, you could hear a pin drop in Tumbler Ridge on Wednesday.

‘This is an incredibly strong community’ Premier Eby says in Tumbler Ridge

RCMP Darin Bain - February 12, 2026

Premier David Eby arrived in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where nine people died in a mass shooting Tuesday.

Territory mourns with B.C. following devastating shooting

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 11, 2026

Leaders across the N.W.T. are responding to yesterday’s school shooting. The tragedy has left nine people dead, including the alleged 18 year old shooter. Two youth remain in critical condition and communities across B.C., the N.W.T. and the country mourn with the people of Tumbler Ridge.

Are govts listening as communities mobilize knowledges to save Caribou?

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 11, 2026

With a lot of federal talk and territorial talk of more industry coming more north there are growing concerns of how this could affect the Caribou. “Not just one piece of research is the story. I think all of it needs to come into play and it all is so important to figure out what is happening, figure out the story and understand what we can do for them, you know. So anything is helpful at this point,” said Norris.

Community meeting about Capitol Theatre to be held this weekend

Community Alice Daniels - February 11, 2026

Yellowknifers are gathering to discuss the closure of the Capitol Theatre, and what steps can be taken to preserve the historic institution.

“It’s going to change our town forever,”: Reverend, South Peace MLA react to Tumbler Ridge shooting

National Brendan Pawliw - February 11, 2026

“We are trying to support everyone we can through this.”That is from Reverend Gerald Krauss from the New Life Assembly Church in Tumbler Ridge following yesterday’s (Tuesday) mass shooting in the South Peace community.

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