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Minister defends cost of NWT Days trip to Ottawa

Trade minister David Ramsay has defended the cost of a trip to Ottawa for Northwest Territories ministers and other representatives. The territorial government says its...

Want to help shape how Yellowknife spends its money?

After a sudden resignation at City Hall, the job of overseeing Yellowknife's budget could be yours. The City of Yellowknife has posted an ad for...

NWT announces study into Arctic oil pipeline, roads

The Premier of the Northwest Territories has announced a year-long feasibility study into an "energy, transportation and communications corridor" running up the Mackenzie Valley...

Yellowknife’s Mary Caroline releases debut album

Yellowknife musician Mary Caroline has released her debut album, Life On Earth. The 32-year-old will play a series of shows across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and...

GNWT seeks to boost mining industry with new board

The GNWT is hopeful that a new mining industry advisory board will help ensure that the territory is an attractive place to invest in...

What my Yellowknife business got from this $100,000 contest

A Yellowknife business owner is encouraging young entrepreneurs to enter a contest worth $100,000. Nicole Redvers (pictured), who runs the city's Gaia Integrative Clinic, reached...

Decision on NWT’s $1bn borrowing increase ‘imminent’

We'll soon find out whether the Government of the Northwest Territories can lift its borrowing limit by a billion dollars. On Wednesday, the Prime Minister...

Loss of CKLB would be tragedy – Dennis Bevington

Northwest Territories MP Dennis Bevington says losing Yellowknife-based radio station CKLB would be a 'tragedy'. The station may be forced to close following a protracted...

Former Ice Pilots NWT star turns to NHL ’94 in new film

The series finale for Ice Pilots NWT may have aired last month, but that doesn't mean general manager and star Mikey McBryan is leaving...

Leela Gilday and Tanya Tagaq nominated for Juno awards

Yellowknife's Leela Gilday will go up against Tanya Tagaq at this year's Juno awards. Gilday (pictured) and former Yellowknife resident Tagaq are two of the...

National roundtable no longer coming to Yellowknife

A national roundtable on murdered and missing indigenous women is no longer coming to Yellowknife, according to the Premier of the NWT. In October last...

NWT seeks federal help over China investment

Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod will address the Prime Minister this week as he looks for help increasing Chinese investment in the territory. McLeod recently concluded...

More calls for improved Stanton security after another incident

There are more calls for strengthened security measures at Yellowknife's Stanton Territorial Hospital after another violent incident involving a patient. An individual had to be physically restrained on...

Fundraiser makes more than $26,000 for Austin family

Saturday's fundraising evening for the Austin family in Yellowknife raised more than $26,000. That figure comes from the YK1 school board, which organized and promoted...

Giant Mine bomber gets extended leave privileges

The man who bombed Yellowknife's Giant Mine in 1992 has had his leave privileges extended on medical grounds. Roger Warren was convicted in 1995 of...

Northern business owners urged to have a plan for the worst

A Yellowknife restaurant is urging northern business owners to plan for the worst after disaster struck. Trek Restaurant, inside the Days Inn Hotel, was ruined...

Hay River Huskies win Northern Hockey Challenge mini series

Hosts the Hay River Huskies won the weekend's Northern Hockey Challenge mini series. The Huskies won Sunday's deciding game 6-2 having taken the first of...

City of Yellowknife issues ice warning for Mosher Island

The City of Yellowknife is warning residents about bad ice near Mosher Island. According to the city, the ice in the area is weak with water in...

Yellowknife woman’s lost wedding rings found

A Yellowknife woman's missing wedding rings have been found, according to the venue where she lost them. Fadrina Gaudenzi offered a $500 reward after losing...

Police make ‘significant seizure’ in new Yellowknife drugs raid

Yellowknife RCMP say they've made a "significant seizure" of drugs and cash at an apartment on Con Road. In the NWT's third drug-related search this week,...

Northwest Territories launches fresh fish campaign

The territorial government is launching a new campaign to support the local fishing industry. Plans are already being developed for a new fish processing plant on Great Slave Lake,...

Get belly dancing! New class opens in Yellowknife

If your moves at the Gold Range have been lacking of late - or you just want a navel novel way to get fit...

Gail Cyr officially submits bid to become territory’s next MP

Long-time Yellowknife resident Gail Cyr has officially announced her bid to become the territory’s next MP. Cyr, who’s lived in the capital for almost 41...

Hay River to host Yellowknife in Northern Hockey Challenge

The Yellowknife Flyers and Hay River Huskies are set to renew hostilities this weekend in the latest installment of the Northern Hockey Challenge. The Huskies...
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