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Fort Simpson mayor Sean Whelly seeks re-election this fall

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 10:35

Sean Whelly is running for mayor of Fort Simpson again. If re-elected, he wants to complete a community plan and advance emergency preparedness measures.

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YK trio tout houseboats as a solution to homelessness

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 08:00

An unhoused couple says moving onto a houseboat has brought them "peace and quiet and happiness." The owner hopes to build more.

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CRTC to hold public hearing on Cabin Radio’s FM application

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 16:06

The CRTC says it will hold a public hearing of Cabin Radio and Vista Radio's applications to operate a new commercial Yellowknife FM station in February.

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US ambassador makes first visit to NWT

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 08:00

United States ambassador to Canada, David L Cohen, completed his first visit to the NWT where he discussed a range of shared priorities.

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This Wekweètì graduate is pursuing his acting dreams

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 08:00

I am hoping to play any character big or small." Melvin Tom graduated from the Vancouver Film School last month. Now he is pursuing a career in acting.

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Canadian Medical Association apologizes to Indigenous people

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 20:30

The Canadian Medical Association formally apologized for its role in past and ongoing harms to Indigenous people in Canada's healthcare system.

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Take a Kid Trapping program opens for applications

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 16:24

Funding is now available for projects that connect youth to traditional harvesting practices. Schools and Indigenous organizations and governments can apply.

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Radium King vandalized, museum says

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 14:21

The Northern Life Museum and Cultural Centre says the Radium King was graffitied earlier this week. The town's skate park was also recently vandalized.

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New winter music festival coming to Yellowknife

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 12:00

A new music festival is hoping to brighten Yellowknife during the deep dark winter. A bowling dance party fundraiser for the Still Dark Festival is set for next month.

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École Įtłʼo to hold grand opening for new soccer field

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 11:45

Students at École Įtłʼo now have a new and improved soccer field. An official grand opening is set to take place on Friday.

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How a Yukon court ruling could affect NWT’s Scan act plans

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 10:13

A judge struck down a section of Yukon's safer communities act as unconstitutional. Advocates say that should influence NWT's plans to develop such legislation.

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Wildfire review open house begins in Yellowknife

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 18:12

The first open house for a territory-wide review of the response to the 2023 wildfires began in Yellowknife on Tuesday. Events will be held in 11 communities.

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YK releases evacuation and community emergency plans

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 14:24

The City of Yellowknife has released its updated community emergency plan and evacuation plan.

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Canada developing Arctic foreign policy

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 08:00

Canada's foreign affairs minister was in Yellowknife last week to speak with northerners about plans for an Arctic foreign policy.

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PSAC, City of Yellowknife ratify new collective agreement

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 18:57

The City of Yellowknife and Public Service Alliance of Canada have ratified a new collective agreement covering the period from 2024 to 2027.

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Yellowknife launching new bus routes and fares

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 17:35

Starting next month, the city will launch new bus routes, schedules and fares. The changes are the outcome of a public transit review.

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Coroner holding inquest into 2021 death at RCMP detachment

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 16:57

A coroner's inquest into the death of a woman at Tuktoyaktuk's RCMP detachment in 2021 will take place in Inuvik next month.

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Northerners remember Tony Whitford

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 15:48

People across the Northwest Territories are remembering former politician and commissioner Tony Whitford.

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Gwich’in Tribal Council appoints interim grand chief

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 13:15

The Gwich'in Tribal Council's board has appointed Michael Greenland as interim grand chief until a court case regarding last month's election has concluded.

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Bears visit NWT businesses

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 11:31

Black bears were seen outside the Big River Service Centre in Fort Providence and Yellowknife's Canadian Tire last week.

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