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Election 2025 in the NWT: Kimberly Fairman’s interview

il y a 13 heures 26 min

"It's really about making a difference for the people here." NWT Conservative candidate Kimberly Fairman set out why she believes you should vote for her.

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Dehcho Grand Chief wants Ottawa to speed up land talks

il y a 13 heures 49 min

The Dehcho Grand Chief called on the federal government – whoever that may be after April – to negotiate more regularly, speeding up a land claim agreement.

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GNWT begins taking steps toward ‘hybrid public’ NTPC board

il y a 13 heures 51 min

If you think you could do a better job of running NTPC, now is the time. The GNWT has begun seeking people to serve on a new version of the power corp's board.

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Taste of Palestine aims to raise funds for well in Gaza

il y a 13 heures 56 min

The organizers behind Taste of Palestine hope to raise funds for a well in northern Gaza while bringing Yellowknifers together over food and music.

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Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę members ratify self-government agreement

mar, 04/01/2025 - 19:00

In almost the last step of a lengthy process, voters ratified a deal giving self-government to the Sahtu Dene and Métis of Norman Wells. Here's what changes.

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Two more charged over alleged Fort Resolution drug trafficking

mar, 04/01/2025 - 15:53

Fort Resolution RCMP charged two more people in connection with last week's search of a home that reportedly turned up "obvious evidence of drug trafficking."

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City confirms Ruth Inch pool’s last day will be April 13

mar, 04/01/2025 - 13:32

Yellowknife's Ruth Inch Memorial Pool will close for good at the end of Sunday, April 13, the city said. The new aquatic centre's opening date isn't final yet.

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$115M and 23 months later, Taltson hydro returns to service

mar, 04/01/2025 - 13:23

The Taltson hydro plant that powers South Slave communities is back in operation, nearly two years after an overhaul began that was expected to take six months.

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Watch: Giving it 110 percent at Yellowknife’s Snowking Cup

mar, 04/01/2025 - 12:30

No refs? No goalies? Weird nets? Minds are blown (if you're new to pond hockey) at Snowking Cup, a celebration of the sport on the frozen Yellowknife Bay.

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Diavik produces 158.20-carat ‘miracle of nature’ diamond

mar, 04/01/2025 - 11:45

Rio Tinto said workers at the NWT's Diavik diamond mine had "unearthed one of the largest gem-quality yellow diamonds ever discovered in Canada."

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Election 2025 in the NWT: Rainbow Eyes’ interview

mar, 04/01/2025 - 08:18

"The Green Party is the only party lifting up the Indigenous voice." Rainbow Eyes, the NWT's Green candidate, set out why she believes you should vote for her.

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What does Trump’s presidency mean for the NWT’s critical minerals?

mar, 04/01/2025 - 08:16

The US approach to critical minerals under Trump is very different to that of the Biden administration. We looked into what that means for Canada and the NWT.

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South meets north in children’s book where qiviut is the star

mar, 04/01/2025 - 08:15

A new children's book about a young girl's relationship with her great-grandmother also dives into the world of qiviut, Inuit history and culture.

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Yellowknife adds new Niven four-way stop

mar, 04/01/2025 - 08:14

It may be a city, but it's still small enough that a new four-way stop makes the news. Yellowknifers will have an extra stop on Niven Drive from Wednesday.

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Gold Terra secures fresh cash to keep drilling south of YK

mar, 04/01/2025 - 08:06

Gold Terra announced an injection of up to $4.4 million to fund exploration work on the site of the former Con Mine south of Yellowknife.

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NWT premier announces cabinet shuffle

lun, 03/31/2025 - 14:32

Premier RJ Simpson announced changes to some cabinet ministers' portfolios and the creation of a new role intended to advance "major nation-building projects."

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Celebrate seven new storytellers in Hay River

lun, 03/31/2025 - 12:39

The Northern Journalism Training Initiative is hosting a showcase and celebration on Thursday of graduates from its recent training program.

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RCMP charge three people following search of KFN home

lun, 03/31/2025 - 11:39

RCMP say they have charged two NWT residents and one Alberta teen after recovering suspected crack cocaine and firearms from a Kátł'odeeche First Nation home.

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What NWT auto dealers make of the looming car tariffs

lun, 03/31/2025 - 07:58

"Now is the time." Car salespeople admit they overuse that line but, with tariffs on the horizon, NWT dealers say you should get moving if you want a vehicle.

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Watch: Get ready to race along this ice road

lun, 03/31/2025 - 07:56

On Sunday you can walk, run, ski, bike or kicksled along the ice road outside Yellowknife. See how the ice road looks from the air and find out how to sign up.

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