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MLA renews call for information on Frank Gruben

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 16:55

The MLA for Mackenzie Delta is renewing a plea for people to come forward with information about Frank Gruben, who has been missing for more than two months.

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Get your exhibit in an NWT museum next year

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 15:20

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is seeking exhibits from NWT residents and groups for its Mezzanine Gallery's 2024 season.

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Home of priest who dedicated his life to Paulatuk is restored

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 08:05

For decades, Father Léonce Dehurtevent's house was a staple of Paulatuk. More than 20 years after his death, it's being given a second life.

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Avens reaches deal with union, averting threat of strike

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 08:04

Yellowknife seniors' care and housing group Avens reached a new collective agreement with the Union of Northern Workers, ending the threat of strike action.

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Yellowknife 18-year-old crosses globe to pursue beautiful game

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 07:51

Yellowknife teen Gillian Furniss has left Canada to join her coach in New Zealand and chase her dream of playing soccer at a higher level.

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Inuvik’s Kohl McDonald wins NAIG athletics bronze

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 19:05

Team NT won its first medal of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games on Tuesday as Inuvik middle-distance runner Kohl McDonald took bronze in the U14 male 800m.

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Police investigating Behchokǫ̀ suspicious death

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:23

RCMP in Behchokǫ̀ say they are investigating a suspicious death reported on Tuesday morning.

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Firefighter Adam Yeadon remembered as loving father and partner

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 08:01

Fort Liard is mourning the passing of Adam Yeadon, a 25-year-old killed in the line of duty as he fought a fire near the NWT community on Saturday.

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Talks over new GNWT collective agreement break down

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 08:00

The Union of Northern Workers says talks over the latest NWT government collective agreement broke off on July 7 and a mediator is set to be called in.

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Eight-year-old Northwest Territories twins take on NAIG 2023

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 08:00

"Someone in our class thought I was a hologram." Identical twins Mairi and Marin Rutherford-Simon are about to make their NAIG debuts, aged just eight.

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Almost entire NWT now under a wildfire smoke health advisory

Mon, 07/17/2023 - 18:47

The Northwest Territories has placed four of its five regions under a public health advisory related to wildfire smoke.

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Driver at five times the legal limit arrested in Fort Simpson

Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:36

NWT police warned impaired driving is still a "significant issue" after a cluster of weekend reports, including a Fort Simpson driver many times over the limit.

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NWT communities group tries new way to tackle climate risks

Mon, 07/17/2023 - 08:02

The NWT Association of Communities wants to shift what it says is often a piecemeal, siloed approach to addressing climate change risks.

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Buffalo Airways enters jet era as 737 takes off

Mon, 07/17/2023 - 07:59

Buffalo Airways' newly acquired Boeing 737 completed a test flight, making the airline one of very few to simultaneously fly 737s and World War Two-era DC-3s.

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NAIG 2023: Jacob Mitchener to carry NWT flag

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 13:40

Swimmer Jacob Mitchener will be the NWT's flagbearer as the 2023 North American Indigenous Games begin in Halifax. You can watch live from 4:30pm MT.

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Fort Liard firefighter passes away, GNWT says

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 12:29

A firefighter from Fort Liard has passed away after being hurt while fighting a wildfire near the community, the NWT government said.

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Smith’s Landing helps crews battling wildfire near Fort Fitzgerald

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 09:40

Smith's Landing First Nation says Alberta fire crews are setting up a camp and sprinklers to confront an out-of-control wildfire southeast of Fort Fitzgerald.

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Rotary Club to hold furniture drive for Kátł’odeeche First Nation

Sun, 07/16/2023 - 09:03

Yellowknifers are being asked to donate gently used furniture to help members of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation recover from wildfire damage.

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From Virginia Falls to the North American Indigenous Games, dodging bears and fire

Sat, 07/15/2023 - 10:35

If there are medals for reaching the North American Indigenous Games, give one to Fort Simpson 18-year-old Ava Erasmus for this epic trip.

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More worker accommodation being built in Kam Lake

Sat, 07/15/2023 - 08:02

More homes for workers are being built in Kam Lake, but the city says they aren't work camps, which are a hot topic at City Hall. Here's what's going on.

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