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Expanded environmental assessment proposed for Mackenzie Valley Highway

The Government of the Northwest Territories is moving to expand the scope of environmental assessment for the Mackenzie Valley Highway to include the corridor from Norman Wells to a connection with the Dempster Highway.

Taltson Hydro Plant maintenance shutdown started early

The Northwest Territories Power Corporation has announced that the annual summer maintenance shutdown of the Taltson Hydro Plant has been moved forward to begin on August 16 and is scheduled to last until August 27.

South Slave fire reignited by ongoing drought

Warm and dry conditions in parts of the territory have contributed to drying fuels, allowing new wildfires to form more easily or reignite after being initially contained.

Consensus reached on the proposed route for the AESC

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Tłı̀¨chÇ« Government have announced that they have reached a consensus on the proposed corridor for the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor, an all-season road that will connect the NWT to the Nunavut border.

Fish for Sale exhibit going on tour of the North and South Slave

Fish for Sale: A History of Commercial Fishing on Great Slave Lake, a feature exhibit at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre will be travelling to several communities in the North and South Slave.

Yellowknife police recover stolen vehicle

Yellowknife RCMP reportedly recovered a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier this week.

Fireweed Festival next weekend in Fort Smith

Fireweed Festival NT is bringing three days of live music, Indigenous and Métis culture, food, and community celebration to Fort Smith from August 21 to 23. 

Federal government announces investments in Highway 8

The Government of Canada has announced that they will be investing $15 million into making Highway 8 more safe and reliable for travelers in the NWT

Fort Simpson police respond to shooting

Fort Simpson RCMP responded to reports of a shooting Friday morning.

Yellowknife Colour Run this weekend

The second Yellowknife Colour Run is being held this weekend, On Saturday August 15, starting at 9:00 am with registration opening at 8:00 am.

Applications for High Performance Athlete Grant open

The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Sport North Federation are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 High Performance Athlete Grant.
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