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Final school in the territory tested for lead

Lead testing of the water at Chief Albert Wright School in Tulita has shown that one water fixture at the school has elevated lead levels.

Tłı̨cho government and GNWT hold meeting on mutual interests

The Tłı̨cho government and the Government of the Northwest Territories met on August 18 in Yellowknife to discuss areas of mutual interest.

RCMP creating temporary restricted airspace for exercise

The RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region and RCMP Air Services are warning residents and aviation traffic of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System operational trial exercise.

Temporary 911 outage planned for several communities

The Government of the Northwest Territories is advising residents of Gamètì, Łutsel K’e and Paulatuk of a telecommunications service disruption.

New fire spotted at Smokey Lake

One new fire has been located in the territory, according to the latest reports by NWT Fire. Warm and dry conditions are expected into the weekend, which may increase fire weather concerns in parts of the NWT.

Fort Simpson police ask for assistance in shooting investigation

Fort Simpson RCMP are asking for assistance from the public in relation to their ongoing investigation into a shooting last week.

$55 million contract awarded for housing development on 54th Avenue

Housing NWT has announced that a construction contract for a 64-unit housing development in Yellowknife has been awarded to PCL Construction.

Norman Wells RCMP respond to reports of bootlegging activity

One suspect has been charged by Norman Wells RCMP following their response to reports of bootlegging activity within the community.

Housing NWT launches new Technical Team pilot project

Housing NWT has announced their new Technical Team pilot project in the Beaufort Delta, Sahtu, and Nahendeh districts to improve the delivery of repairs and provide preventative maintenance.

U.S. delays Canadian tariffs three days as Trump claims trade deal

The United States postponed planned 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods for three days as U.S. President Donald Trump said the two countries had reached a trade deal.

Candidate College to be held in September

With October’s municipal election fast approaching, the City of Yellowknife has announced that they will be holding a second session of their Candidate College.
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