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This year, NorthWords dives into dub poetry and children’s books

Fri, 05/20/2022 - 08:43

Meet two of the authors taking part in this year's NorthWords literature festival: dub poet Lillian Allen and Yellowknife children's author Lana de Bastiani.

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Hay River mayor and MLA exemplify contrasting approaches to cleanup

Fri, 05/20/2022 - 08:13

A flood cleanup dispute between a Hay River MLA and the town's mayor ended in rumours of cops and handcuffs. None of that happened but the disagreement is real.

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GNWT expands fourth dose eligibility to people aged 50 and over

Thu, 05/19/2022 - 17:56

Fourth doses of the vaccine against Covid-19 will become available to Northwest Territories residents aged 50 and over on Friday.

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Evacuee lockbox found, faith in humanity restored

Thu, 05/19/2022 - 13:12

Staff at Yellowknife's evacuation centre say they have now found a lockbox full of donated gift cards that was earlier reported stolen.

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May 19: Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit the NWT

Thu, 05/19/2022 - 09:57

Charles and Camilla spent an afternoon in Dettah and Yellowknife, and we followed along. See photos and video and hear from the people they met.

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Highway 1 fully reopens after days-long closure in Dehcho

Thu, 05/19/2022 - 09:27

NWT Highway 1 is now open to traffic throughout its length after the ending of a closure due to high water on a stretch in the Dehcho.

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All-female, francophone cast takes the stage at NACC this week

Thu, 05/19/2022 - 08:49

"It's absurd, sexist and outdated, but funny and ridiculous." An all-female Yellowknife cast performs '80s absurdist Quebec piece Les Voisins at NACC this week.

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New friendships rise from depths of Hay River evacuation

Thu, 05/19/2022 - 08:40

A Yellowknife home opened its doors to more than a dozen people as evacuees and relatives frantically figured out how to cope with Hay River's flooding.

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‘Principal actor’ in Inuvik’s drug trade awaits sentencing

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 20:05

A court heard how an Edmonton man became a key player in Inuvik's cocaine trade. The question now is how long his sentence should be.

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NWT looks to formalize age limits for lottery tickets

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 15:03

At the moment, there's no mention in NWT legislation of the age you need to be to purchase a lottery ticket. Proposed amendments would change that.

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North Slave bears are up and about, GPS data suggests

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 14:32

Location data from eight collared North Slave bears shows they're stirring from their winter slumber, the GNWT said, reminding residents to prepare accordingly.

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Ottawa providing $120K for two archival projects in Inuvik

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 14:28

The Gwich’in Tribal Council and Inuvialuit Game Council have each been granted around $60,000 in federal funding for archival projects.

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Canadian North makes more leadership changes

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 17:54

Canadian North has appointed new leaders for its cargo and charter divisions in what the company said were changes "to renew operational focus."

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Yellowknife evacuation centre asks for airline-approved dog crates

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 15:21

Evacuees trying to head home by air are in need of additional airline-approved crates for their pets, staff at Yellowknife's evacuation centre said on Tuesday.

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NWT government to merge its environment and lands departments

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 13:31

The Northwest Territories will merge two government departments that oversee public land, the environment, and the territory's climate change response.

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GNWT assesses two options for new Yellowknife air terminal

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 13:10

The NWT is studying two long-term options for a revamped Yellowknife Airport with a new terminal building. Take a look at what's being proposed.

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KFN members invited home as of Tuesday afternoon

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 12:08

Kátł’odeeche First Nation evacuees can return home on Tuesday afternoon, but some residents are advised to use the Dene Wellness Centre while repairs continue.

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Northerners mourn former NWT commissioner Dan Marion

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 08:14

Dan Marion, a former NWT commissioner, avid gardener and family man with “a big heart” who dedicated his life to others, has passed away at the age of 76.

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Dollarama to open in Yellowknife this month

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 08:11

Dollarama-watch 2022: the discount retailer's new Yellowknife store will open before the end of May, the company says.

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Permit delays discourage NWT mining investment, report suggests

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 08:11

Some mining companies say the wait to receive permits, a lack of infrastructure, and uncertainty around regulations are discouraging investment in the NWT. 

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