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GTC hosting free gospel music tour this Easter

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 07:50

The Gwich'in Tribal Council is organizing a gospel music tour featuring two singers who will perform in multiple communities later this month.

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RCMP seek video after ‘double homicide’ on Yellowknife street

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 12:23

Two people were killed on a Yellowknife residential street in the early hours of Saturday, police said as they asked residents for help.

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Wrestlers and table tennis players among Team NT Friday winners

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 03:46

Team NT won gold ulus in table tennis, speed skating, Dene Games and wrestling on Friday's final day of action for the territory's Arctic Winter Games participants.

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NWT wins historic Arctic Winter Games female basketball gold

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 22:26

The Northwest Territories won female basketball gold for the first time in the Arctic Winter Games' 54-year history, defeating Alaska.

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Man charged with aggravated assault after Inuvik ‘fall’ report

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 13:36

Police charged a man with aggravated assault after refusing to accept an initial explanation that a woman had "fallen" at an Inuvik home.

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Yellowknife man sentenced to 28 months for drug trafficking

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 11:59

A Yellowknife man was sentenced for a role in a drug trafficking operation that his lawyer said was "quite out of the ordinary" compared to other cases.

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Suspension of Salt River chief procedurally unfair, court finds

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 11:46

The Salt River First Nation's suspension of its chief – less than a month into her term – was procedurally unfair and unreasonable, a judge ruled.

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New Hay River apartments to open July 1, accepting applications

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 07:54

A new 44-unit apartment building in Hay River will open in July this year, helping to relieve some of the housing demand in the town.

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Both NWT basketball teams reach Arctic Winter Games finals

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 01:32

Team NT will play two basketball finals at the Arctic Winter Games on Friday, while the U18 hockey team had to settle for silver. Here's Thursday's roundup.

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MLAs to hold meetings on Missing Persons Act in Aklavik, Inuvik

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 19:26

A committee of regular MLAs are holding public meetings in Aklavik and Inuvik next month as part of their review of proposed missing persons legislation.

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MTS increasing cargo rates by 4.5 percent

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 17:20

The GNWT says this year's barging season will start earlier due to expected low water levels. It is also increasing cargo rates.

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Inuvik RCMP charge Edmonton man in drug trafficking investigation

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:46

RCMP have charged a man from Edmonton after recovering cocaine, pills suspected to be opioids and cash from a hotel in Inuvik.

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CRTC says it’ll look again at Cabin Radio’s Yellowknife FM bid

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:18

A year after saying no, Canada's radio regulator said it will hold a fresh process to re-examine Cabin Radio's bid for an FM licence to serve Yellowknife.

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Across the NWT, communities recognize women making a difference

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:55

Norman Wells, the Dehcho and Yellowknife each recognized women leading their communities in separate award ceremonies. Discover the winners.

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Paid sick leave? Family Day? Here’s what you say you want

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:40

The GNWT released survey results about changes to employment legislation, having asked workers and bosses about topics like paid sick leave and Family Day off.

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Team NT books place in Arctic Winter Games U18 male hockey final

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 02:20

The NWT's U18 male hockey team defeated the Yukon 2-0 to earn a place in Thursday evening's final in Alaska. Here's our Arctic Winter Games roundup.

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Lily Brennan wins figure skating gold at Arctic Winter Games

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 21:46

Yellowknife figure skater Lily Brennan won gold in her short program at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games, saying the win would settle her nerves for the free skate.

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Chris Stipdonk halted by judges in knuckle hop showdown

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 21:46

Chris Stipdonk's bid to win the 2024 Arctic Winter Games knuckle hop – and set a record – ended prematurely when judges brought his attempt to a stop.

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City of Yellowknife announces public engagement on wildfire response

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:51

A public engagement session will be held on March 27 for residents interested in providing feedback on the municipality's wildfire response.

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YK RCMP charge men in robberies involving knives

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 17:29

Police say eight armed robberies involving knives have been reported in Yellowknife over the past month.

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