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Weekend YK Spring Trade Show to 180+ vendors, organization booths

The Spring Trade Show is hitting the city of Yellowknife this weekend, and with nearly 200 local booths, it promises to be the quintessential...

Transitional housing space for 25 people coming to Yellowknife in September

The GNWT announced they are planning to build a transitional housing facility in the city of Yellowknife that will house 25 people. There is...

Proceeds from 5,000 sweet treats are going to a sweet cause

About 5,000 Tim Horton’s smile cookies were sold in Yellowknife last week and100 per cent of the donations will go towards a state-of-the-art Neonatal...

École St. Patrick High School re-opens tomorrow 

“(W)e have been able to verify an adequate number of staff at École St. Patrick High School have proof of measles vaccination, and will...

Yellowknife switching to new alert system at end of 2025

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week and the City of Yellowknife has just announced the launch of a new alert system for residents called Voyent Alert! ...

15th Red Dress Day Honours MMIWG and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Yellowknife

Hundreds gathered for the 15th Red Dress Day in the city of Yellowknife to show their support for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous women,...

Weledeh to reopen tomorrow but École St. Patrick will remain closed

Weledeh Catholic School will reopen tomorrow (May 6) but École St. Patrick High School will remain closed until further notice, Yellowknife Catholic Schools announced...

Ben Hendriksen Appointed Mayor of Yellowknife

Deputy Mayor Hendriksen will soon have a new title after being appointed Mayor of the City of Yellowknife following a special meeting of council...

Confirmed measles case temporarily closes Weledeh Catholic School, École St. Patrick High School on Monday

Yellowknife Catholic Schools officials say the decision to temporarily close both Weledeh Catholic School and École St. Patrick High School was done out of...

Critical Mass Storms the Streets of Yellowknife!

Critical Mass took back the streets of Yellowknife this week as folks of all ages gathered for the ultimate bike ride. For them it’s...

Hundreds Gather at Luksang Bayan: A Community Vigil in Yellowknife

Hundreds of people gathered in the city of Yellowknife on Friday evening in honour of those who lost their lives at the Lapu-Lapu festival...

Home Base YK Now Leads Street Outreach Program in City

Home Base Yellowknife just announced that following a successful application to the city of Yellowknife, they are now operating the Street Outreach Program. “It'll be...

Second Wave of Folk On The Rocks Lineup Just Released!

After much anticipation,  Folk On The Rocks Wave 2 is hitting all the right notes with artists like Jennifer Castle, Amos the Kid, DJTMixxy...

The Sky’s the Limit at New Aquatic Centre!

We're standing in the lobby of the new Aquatic Centre in the city of Yellowknife, where it seems the sky really is the limit...

Filipino Community Holding Vigil to Mourn Lives Lost During Lapu Lapu Day Festival Tragedy

The Philippine Cultural Association of Yellowknife is holding a community vigil in honour of the eleven people who were tragically murdered during the Lapu...

City Council to Appoint New Mayor or Announce By-Election

As N.W.T. MP Rebecca Alty prepares to head to Ottawa, city council will decide whether to appoint a new mayor or call a by-election. MP...

Yellowknife RCMP Locate Man Under Arrest Warrant

Yellowknife RCMP have located the man they previously sought the public’s assistance in locating. The RCMP had made a photo of the man public. The...

Aquatic Centre Opens Monday!

The City of Yellowknife just announced the long-anticipated opening of the Aquatic Centre is happening on May 5! “With an 8 lane lap pool and...

Inaugural Yellowknife Robins Women’s Hockey Tournament Skates into Action 

The Yellowknife Women’s Hockey Association just announced that they are hosting their first tournament. The Yellowknife Robins Women’s Hockey Tournament is a five-day celebration...

Yellowknife RCMP Lay Charges After Armed Robbery

One man remains in custody after Yellowknife officers responded to a report of an armed robbery on Airport Road Friday night. On April 18 at...

Improper Electronics Disposal Suspected Cause of Landfill Fire

A fire occurred at the Solid Waste Facility on 201 Yellowknife Access Rd yesterday. The cause of the fire is suspected to be related...

Co-Op Inspires Spirit of Giving with $10,000 Donation to YWCA NWT

The Lakeshore Co-Op just presented a $10,000 cheque to YWCA NWT and saw hundreds of its members donate food hampers at its annual food...

Small Fire in School Draw Avenue Apartment Causes Evacuation

On Saturday residents of 4024 School Draw Avenue in the city of Yellowknife were evacuated after fire alarms blasted through the halls. Fortunately, no...

Lakeshore Co-op Spreads Easter Cheer with Annual Food Drive and Special Donation

The Lakeshore Co-op is once again showing what community spirit looks like, bringing back its annual Easter Food Drive this weekend—a tradition that’s helped...
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