NorthWords NWT has released the winners of their 2026 NorthWords NWT Book Awards, which recognizes outstanding works by authors with a strong connection to the Northwest Territories.
Four new fires have been reported in Wood Buffalo and the NWT. The fire near the Whooping Crane nesting area, about 22 kilometres northeast of Highway 5, has more than doubled in size since last week. About 39,907 hectares at last measure, park Firefighters reported that the blaze remained within the Wood Buffalo boundary this weekend despite significant growth at the weekend’s start.
Minister Vince McKay spoke today following the introduction of legislation to strengthen presumptive coverage for firefighters and first responders at the Legislative Assembly.
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson thanked Brigadier-General Daniel Rivière for his service as Commander of Joint Task Force North today, as he prepares to return to Defense headquarters in Ottawa.
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada has released a report on Child and Family Services in the Northwest Territories, outlining recommendations for how they can be improved.
Scientists say the risk of flooding from ice jams along the Mackenzie Delta has now passed for this season. They also cautioned anyone travelling along the delta to be cautious as water levels are anticipated to fluctuate as ice continues to break-up.