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Capitol Theatre, Yellowknife’s only movie theatre, has announced that it will be closing its doors on March 31st.  

Recently released public data from 2023 shows that while green house gas emissions fluctuated across the N.W.T in response to economic activity and climate conditions, there was an “overall decline” in emissions since 2005. While the results show progress towards net zero goals, the N.W.T. continues to rely mainly on fossil fuels, which continue to be the source of nearly 100 per cent of its energy supply.

The YK Youth Talent Showcase is offering young artists aged 10 to 17 a chance to perform in front of a live audience

"It’s a complex problem and something that many people are concerned about, said Austin. “You know, if you start to kind of unravel the conversation, you begin to realize just how complex it would be to have sovereignty taken away. It really is a complex problem."

The RCMP’s Federal Arctic Unit in Yellowknife reported that they conducted an investigation involving two local businesses and over $100,000 dollars in goods. A local resident is currently facing charges in relation to the alleged incident. According to the report, officials found evidence suggesting the goods were obtained through the illegal ‘selling of tobacco products’ and possession of property obtained by crime.

Yellowknife police have filed drug charges in relation to a car crash that occurred this weekend on Deweerdt Drive. 

The GNWT’s proposed capital spending $436 million is concentrated heavily between the southernmost and northernmost regions. The capital estimates report shows a focus on infrastructure development on highways and roads (30 per cent, about $130 million of total capital spending), community infrastructure (16 per cent, about $70 million),  renewable energy (16 per cent, about $70 million) and housing (12 per cent, about $52 million).

Snowkings announce a much anticipated XXXI Festival schedule of events and performer lineup to take place within the walls of an Art Deco-themed winter castle. Edition 31 of the Snowking festival is coming to life, rising from the snow and ice of Yellowknife Bay. “This year will be jam-packed with talented performers and day-time and evening events all within the impressive Art Deco themed architecture of this year’s Snowcastle,” said Taylor Shephard, aka ‘Sir Slush’

“We're expanding to have audio scopes and stethoscopes and we're looking at other tools that can be used. So that the virtual care out of Stanton or Inuvik can be provided into our smallest of communities. So a physician has always been available in those locations, via phone or travelling to them. But now we're offering a broader base. Connectivity has been resolved in part by using what's there, investing in new technology - so satellite connectivity,” said Dan Florizone