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Improvements to supports for commercial fishers announced

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Improvements to the Commercial Fishery Support Program and a new accreditation for the Hay River fish plant are hoping to help support and renew momentum for the NWT’s commercial fishing industry.  

Fairbanks, Alaska named as host for 2028 Arctic Winter Games

Sports Alice Daniels -
The Arctic Winter Games International Committee has announced that Fairbanks, Alaska will be the host for the 2028 Arctic Winter Games.

Norman Wells police seize suspected crack-cocaine

RCMP Alice Daniels -
Norman Wells RCMP have arrested one person and seized a large quantity of suspected cocaine following a tip from a member of the public.  

Prosper NWT introduces fee schedule for some services

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
The Prosper NWT Fee Regulations have come into effect as of August 1, outlining a new fee schedule for select lending and business services provided by Prosper NWT.

City of Yellowknife holding symposium on electric vehicles

City of Yellowknife Alice Daniels -
The City of Yellowknife is inviting residents to learn about what electrical vehicle ownership is like in the North at their Electric Vehicle Awareness Symposium this September.  

Two people arrested for assault by Yellowknife police

RCMP Alice Daniels -
Two people have been arrested by Yellowknife RCMP following two reports of assaults the police believe are both linked to Yellowknife’s drug subculture.

Smoke expected for the Dehcho Region

Fire Alice Daniels -
Hot and dry conditions are expected in the Dehcho Region, with temperatures in the high 20’s possibly causing increased activity in existing fires. Smoke is expected for the region.

Minimum wage to increase to $17.20 per hour

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Effective on September 1, 2026, the minimum wage in the Northwest Territories will be increasing from $16.95 per hour to $17.20 per hour, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. 

WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, ending 28-hour strike

Business John White -
A tentative agreement ended WestJet’s flight-attendant strike early Monday.

WestJet flight attendants on strike, 250,000 travellers affected

Business John White -
WestJet flight attendants went on strike Sunday after the airline and their union failed to reach a new collective agreement.

CIty of Yellowknife offering free transit for Ramble & Ride

City of Yellowknife Alice Daniels -
The City of Yellowknife is offering free transit service to the Old Town Ramble & Ride Festival beginning this evening at 5:15 pm.  
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