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MLA: Decentralization could hurt, rather than help, GNWT

The MLA for Frame Lake says she “can’t condone” the current implementation of the territory’s decentralization policy. The 17th Legislative Assembly has made it a...

Stanton decides to hold off on new IV & chemotherapy unit

Yellowknife's Stanton Hospital has postponed construction of a new chemotherapy and IV treatment unit. The hospital has decided that, with a major project to rebuild Stanton...

Walt Humphries: ‘Make me mayor’ to save headframe

Prospector and longtime Yellowknife resident Walt Humphries says he's prepared to stand for mayor to save the Robertson headframe. "If I have to, I'll run...

Federal money for Fort Prov kids, rest of NWT ‘can expect support’

A Fort Providence school will receive almost $500,000 to help the community's youth stay out of trouble - and a Conservative MP says other communities...

CanNor contributes $2.8 million to enhance NWT tourism industry

The Northwest Territories' tourism industry has received a federal funding boost. The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is injecting $2.8 million into the sector over...

Robertson headframe may be doomed as city hits legal block

Yellowknife's Robertson headframe may be doomed. On Monday, the City of Yellowknife revealed it cannot, legally, step in to save the threatened headframe of the...

Drivers warned after day of collisions on Highway 3

If you're heading out on Highway 3, take extra care. Police say there were six collisions in one eight-hour spell on Monday, alongside a number...

New call to halt fracking in Northwest Territories

A group named Fracking Action North wants hydraulic fracturing in the NWT to be postponed until an environmental review is completed. This isn't the first time...

Here’s why you might want to rent your home to NWT tourists

If you're out of town and visitors to Yellowknife need somewhere to stay, that's a match made in heaven. So says Yellowknife city councillor Adrian Bell,...

Yellowknife vigil ‘brings it all back’ for military chaplain

When Major Darren Persaud stood in front of plaques at the Afghanistan Memorial Vigil in Yellowknife, he saw more than faces. Sadly, the military chaplain - after...

Stanton security: What’s changing, what staff can do

Security of staff at Yellowknife's Stanton Hospital has been a big concern in recent months, but the territory's health minister says changes have already...

Team NWT one step away from national curling championship

Skip Kerry Galusha and the rest of Team NWT have cleared one of two hurdles to secure a berth in this year’s Scotties Tournament...

Yellowknife workshop aims to get more women into Legislature

A two-day workshop designed to get more women engaged in territorial politics is underway in Yellowknife. The Status of Women Council of the NWT is...

New facility will take in homeless youth in Yellowknife

Homeless youth in Yellowknife will have a new facility available to them on June 1. The City of Yellowknife has teamed up with SideDoor Youth...

No new wildfire funds – minister hopes for Mother Nature’s help

There is no new money to fight wildfires in the Northwest Territories' 2015-16 budget. The territory has earmarked $7.37 million for fire suppression in the...

NWT set to announce immigration changes in bid to boost numbers

The territorial government is set to announce changes to one of its immigration programs, in the hope of bringing more people to the NWT. Michael...

NWT budget: Money for now but a tougher outlook ahead

Finance minister Michael Miltenberger has delivered a 2015-16 budget which invests $24 million in new initiatives but points toward tighter times ahead. Total revenues for 2015-16...

No NWT ombudsman for the foreseeable future

The Northwest Territories won't be getting an ombudsman any time soon. A number of MLAs, backed by Ontario ombudsman Andre Marin, had been pushing for...

Finance minister will deliver NWT budget on Thursday

Finance minister Michael Miltenberger will deliver the territorial budget on Thursday afternoon. It's the last budget before territorial elections take place in the fall. Miltenberger spent two...

Bevington defends NDP over satellite office expenses

Northwest Territories MP Dennis Bevington has defended his fellow New Democrats in a row over expenses for satellite offices. On Tuesday, the House of Commons'...

Yellowknife councillor Bussey assumes title of Deputy Mayor

Yellowknife city councillor Linda Bussey says she brings experience and leadership to her new position as Deputy Mayor. Bussey officially assumed the title during last...

Afghanistan Memorial Vigil opens in Yellowknife

Canada's fallen in Afghanistan are being honoured in Yellowknife this week. The Afghanistan Memorial Vigil, a touring tribute to those who died during the Afghanistan conflict,...

Two women charged for stealing from Yellowknife Legion

Two women have been arrested in connection with a theft at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Yellowknife. Police say an investigation began when the...

In the NWT, now slightly cheaper to use the internet too much

Northwestel says it has lowered the rate customers pay for exceeding their internet usage allowance. The company says if you go over your monthly limit, most cable...
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