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Yellowknife Canada Day Parade 2024: get the details here

mer, 06/26/2024 - 07:51

When and where do you need to be for the 2024 Canada Day Parade in Yellowknife? Here's a quick guide.

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NWT Fire warns of ‘serious heatwave’ ahead for territory

mar, 06/25/2024 - 17:54

Forecast temperatures of 30C or more across much of the NWT mean "any spark in the forest could become a serious wildfire," NWT Fire warned.

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Gahcho Kué says it has passed $2 billion in NWT spending

mar, 06/25/2024 - 16:42

As the NWT searches for an economic successor to diamonds, the Gahcho Kué mine said its lifetime spend in the NWT had passed more than $2 billion.

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Man faces charges over Norman Wells armed robbery, break-ins

mar, 06/25/2024 - 16:05

Police in Norman Wells say a man faces charges related to theft and weapons offences after a series of break-ins throughout the town.

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In the middle of game seven, YK discusses plans for new outdoor rink

mar, 06/25/2024 - 09:07

Even as Oilers fans were having dreams crushed, a Yellowknife man and city council were looking to the next generation. Can the city build better outdoor rinks?

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Yellowknife’s new bike-share program begins

mar, 06/25/2024 - 07:59

A program that gives Yellowknife residents a bike for a two-week trial – with the long-term goal of cementing a love of cycling – signed up its first clients.

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Birchwood reopens Tuesday under Barren Ground’s stewardship

mar, 06/25/2024 - 07:59

Yellowknife's Birchwood coffee shop opens its doors again on Tuesday morning after being taken over by nearby Barren Ground Coffee.

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The Masked Singer: Yellowknife teacher edition

mar, 06/25/2024 - 07:59

See any dinosaurs or giraffes you recognize? Teachers and support staff ended Yellowknife's school year with their own version of The Masked Singer.

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Wildfire near NWT-Alberta border now ‘being held,’ NWT Fire says

lun, 06/24/2024 - 19:40

A wildfire that received international attention when it rolled across the highway near the NWT-Alberta border last month is now 'being held.'

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Fort Simpson RCMP charge five people with drug trafficking

lun, 06/24/2024 - 18:38

Police allege they seized more than $3,400 in cash, 65 grams of suspected crack cocaine and drug trafficking paraphernalia from a Fort Simpson residence.

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Ottawa commits $25M to build permanent road to Prairie Creek

lun, 06/24/2024 - 18:11

The federal government is investing up to $25 million in the construction of a 170-km all-season road from Highway 7 to the Dehcho's Prairie Creek mine site.

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Woman charged with aggravated assault after infant injured

lun, 06/24/2024 - 16:39

Yellowknife RCMP have charged a 41-year-old woman with aggravated assault after an infant was admitted to hospital with life-altering injuries.

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NWT using ‘traditional knowledge lens’ to engage evacuees

lun, 06/24/2024 - 15:33

The territory's wildfire agency says translating updates into K’asho Got’ı̨nę and using maps has helped Elders to better understand what fire crews are doing.

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Annie Piché becomes NWT Supreme Court judge

lun, 06/24/2024 - 14:47

A Yellowknife lawyer who led a team of prosecutors focused on cases involving sexualized violence is the newest NWT Supreme Court judge.

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Old Town Glassworks holding 30th anniversary celebration

lun, 06/24/2024 - 13:54

"We can't wait to share this special day with you all.” Old Town Glassworks plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary with free live music and food.

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NWT launches wildfire home assessment program

lun, 06/24/2024 - 12:59

The NWT government is offering free assessments to reduce wildfire risk to properties in several communities.

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Det’on Cho acquires Northbest Distributors

lun, 06/24/2024 - 11:58

Det'on Cho Management LP, which is owned by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, has acquired local food distributor Northbest Distributors Ltd.

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Childcare infrastructure fund open for applications

lun, 06/24/2024 - 11:35

The NWT government is accepting proposals for the Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund which aims to preserve existing and create new childcare infrastructure.

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Hay River teacher receives prime minister’s award

lun, 06/24/2024 - 11:01

Pierre Cook, a teacher at École Boréale, was recognized for his 'exemplary teaching methods.'

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The NWT influence in National Geographic’s all-Indigenous issue

lun, 06/24/2024 - 08:01

Photojournalist Pat Kane and artist Casey Koyczan represent the NWT in National Geographic's first all-Indigenous issue. Explore their contributions.

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