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Two face charges after alleged drug trade incident involving guns and bear spray

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse - February 13, 2026

Two people are facing charges following an alleged incident involving a handgun, a fake pistol and bear spray in the city of Yellowknife. RCMP officials state, officers reported that the alleged incident is likely connected to the illegal drug trade. According to the report, police arrived on scene on Feb. 12 at an apartment building in the city after being notified of one suspect who was allegedly “carrying a pistol and bear spray” outside an apartment building.

‘It can happen anywhere’: Taber father reacts to Tumbler Ridge shooting

National True North FM News Room - February 13, 2026

The father of a student killed in the 1999 Taber school shooting said the pain facing families of the eight victims in the recent Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting is not something he would wish on anyone. Dale Lang, whose son Jason Lang was shot and killed at W.R. Myers High School in Taber, Alta., said he and his family understand what the families and community are going through.

RCMP arrest suspect in connection to break-ins

RCMP Alice Daniels - February 13, 2026

Yellowknife RCMP has arrested a suspect they believe is connected to two break-ins earlier this week.

RCMP say officers were fired upon within seconds of entering Tumbler Ridge school

RCMP John White - February 13, 2026

The B.C. RCMP said officers were fired upon within seconds of entering Tumbler Ridge Secondary School during Tuesday’s mass shooting and said the suspect died shortly after police arrived.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

Crime Emily Joveski - February 13, 2026

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community mourns.

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Community Emily Joveski - February 13, 2026

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

Community Kassandra Patterson - February 13, 2026

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.

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.

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