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The Government of the Northwest Territories is asking residents to share their opinions on if the territory should submit a bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games.

Yellowknife RCMP have seized 23 firearms following their search of a residence as part of their ongoing investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity last Thursday.

While water levels have improved, the N.W.T. continues to face an unprecedented fourth season of drought, according to the latest measures taken between mid-May to early June. “Water levels have shown some recovery since the low water levels observed over the past few years, with increases in water levels due to an above-average snowpack in much of the Mackenzie River basin,” said Climate Change researchers with the territory in their latest report.

The Government of the Northwest Territories says they will be increasing compliance and licensing fees, as well as toll fees at the Deh Cho Bridge. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories is working with the Town of Hay River to continue library services in the town.

The Government of the Northwest Territories has announced the Primary and Community Health Care Framework, outlining a path to improve primary and community health across the territory.  

Two fires that have been burning in the Wood Buffalo park have crossed into the Northwest Territories and will now be managed together as the Klewi Complex.

A new mural by Behchokǫ̀ artist James Wedzin tells the story of women, girls and communities living in the North and the work towards healing, interconnection and cultural safety within the space. The debut of the impressive painting brought together community members, artists and leaders in downtown Yellowknife for the YWCA NWT’s 60 year anniversary.

Elbows Up For Climate, an alliance of more that 300 mayors, councilors and local elected leaders from across Canada, held an urgent climate summit today and issued a statement calling for the federal government to make climate change a priority.