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Total basket of $74 million available to support water infrastructure in N.W.T.

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - January 27, 2026

Aging infrastructure has been sited as one of the major factors contributing to a growing list of drinking water advisories put in place this year alone, from schools across the N.W.T. to water treatment systems in Hay River, Fort Liard and Wrigley as well as recently announced findings of elevated lead in city buildings.

Multiple gov’ts, multiple MOUs “advance” Arctic Economic Corridor

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - January 27, 2026

“Under the MOU, both governments will align efforts to support resource development and infrastructure, explore opportunities for more efficient pre-regulatory assistance and coordination for projects, and convene a first-of-its-kind “Northern Indigenous Governments and Development Corporations Project Funding Symposium”. Implementation plans and further activities will be identified as the partnership progresses,” read a message issued by the federal agency.

Yellowknife seeks public input to modernize business license by-law

City of Yellowknife Alice Daniels - January 27, 2026

The City of Yellowknife is seeking public input to help modernize the city's business license by-law. Local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members are invited to share their opinions and feedback with the city.

Tłı̨chǫ Government, Dene First Nation, and GNWT strengthen partnership on Arctic Economic and Security Corridor

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - January 27, 2026

The Tłı̨chǫ Government, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories have come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, aiming to advance collaborative work in the proposed Arctic Economic and Security Corridor.

YK youth carries years of leadership standing out among Loran Scholars

Community Lisa Iesse - January 27, 2026

The high school student from École Sir John Franklin High School made it through three rounds of selections and stands among the top 1.6 per cent of finalists across the country.. Selected among a pool of over 5,000 candidates and what’s most important to McShane is not grades or awards. “Join something,” and “be a part of something,” says the young Yellowknife activist and leader.

YWCA NWT has launched a mural project to be led by Indigenous artists

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - January 26, 2026

Alayna Ward, with the YWCA NWT says the mural will occupy a central location. “A lot of the staff are located there and that's where a lot of the programs take place as well. We have a lot of traffic that comes in and out of that location, as well as a lot of families that live in that location. So the place of the mural would be right at the entryway,” said Ward. “It's going to create a really great inclusive welcoming space," she added.

Boil water advisory lifted for the community of Wrigley

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - January 26, 2026

The Chief Environmental Health Officer has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for the community of Wrigley and is asking the community to flush water faucets and equipment prior to using the system water.

Seven including a 17 year-old allegedly involved in trafficking in Hay River

RCMP Lisa Iesse - January 26, 2026

A 17 year-old is facing charges following an alleged drug trafficking incident in Hay River that saw seven people arrested. Officers say that the weekend incident is part of an “ongoing investigation” by the Hay River Detachment and the Territorial Crime Reduction Unit.

MLAs to hold town hall on crime prevention and public safety

Community Alice Daniels - January 26, 2026

Members of the NWT Legislative Assembly Robert Hawkins and Kieron Testart are inviting the people of Yellowknife and surrounding communities to attend a public town-hall style meeting on crime prevention and public safety.

Alternatives North launches Giant Mine postcard project

Community Alice Daniels - January 26, 2026

Alternatives North is inviting people across Canada to share their voices, stories, and creative reflections on Giant Mine through its community-driven initiative Notes to the Future: The Giant Mine Postcard Project.

GNWT invests additional $800K in Indigenous consultation program

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - January 26, 2026

The GNWT says they are increasing funding by about $800 K towards a program that supports consultation processes between Indigenous leaders and the GNWT over pending modern treaty lands agreements. The announcement was released from Vancouver on behalf of territorial leaders who are attending a mining exploration conference there and comes at the heals of another public message about potential mineral exploration in the territory.

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