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Work of NWT’s outstanding volunteers appreciated, honoured

The 2025 ceremony 'reflects the incredible diversity of volunteerism' in the territory, says MACA Minister Vince McKay

“Your efforts strengthen communities every single day, and they don’t go unnoticed.” — MACA Minister Vince McKay. The contributions of volunteers across the territory...

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Tłı̨chǫ and Diavik sign historic agreement as diamond mine set to close

'Diavik's closure and remediation will be a positive example of how mine closure should take place in the Northwest Territories,' says mine executive

“I wish that you would go out there and find more diamonds so that there’s more work for people.” — Former Grand Chief Joe Rabesca,...

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City shares new developments on potential future of gold mining

As diamond mining continues to see a steady decrease in the North, other possibilities are being considered for the industry

A report has been released by the City of Yellowknife to help summarize a pair of public workshops that were held in November. The two workshops...

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Chief Justice denies bail for accused in NWT’s largest cocaine bust

'There is a concern if ... (the accused) were released from custody, he could commit a criminal offence, or fail to comply with his conditions,' says Shannon Smallwood

The Chief Justice of the NWT Supreme Court sent a strong message to drug dealers and the community as a whole on Thursday when she...

Culture1 week ago

Yellowknives Dene FN recommends no-hunt buffer zone along winter road

'We have inherit and treaty rights and the responsibility to protect and sustain ekwo,' says YKDFN

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation has issued a policy statement on caribou harvesting on its traditional territory. The First Nation says from time immemorial, it...

Community1 week ago

Hay River Pond Hockey accepting applications for annual event

Applications will be accepted until the week of the event, and participants can sign up as teams of five

Hay River is once again getting ready to hold a beloved event. First beginning back in 2008, Hay River’s Polar Pond Hockey event sees the community...

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A walk in the park with YKDFN and Canadian Armed Forces

Fred Henne Park and Long Lake was the scene of the informational meeting between the local Dene nation and the troops

Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) Chiefs and Council visited the Canadian Armed Forces base at Fred Henne Park on Long Lake. The visit was an...

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Health recruitment, disaster costs and Dempster Highway closures

In the NWT Assembly, Inuvik Boot Lake MLA Denny Rodgers says the Yukon government needs to better maintain its portion of the sole north/south route

The Health Recruitment Unit, formed in the summer of 2020, is exceeding its target goals in the ongoing effort to attract much-needed health professionals to...

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Man out on bail for one week steals vehicle at knifepoint, sexually assaults owner

Offender under court order to remain at a designated residence, but police believe he had never even been to the location

A routine check by RCMP on a repeat offender to ensure compliance with bail conditions ended up in finding the person in a vehicle allegedly...

Environment2 weeks ago

GNWT releases new maps and planning guide for potential floods

The maps have been updated for the first time since the 1980s, and another five maps are expected to release before 2028

As Spring draws closer, the GNWT has seen fit to release a new set of maps the highlight the areas in the Territory that are most...

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Work of NWT’s outstanding volunteers appreciated, honoured

The 2025 ceremony 'reflects the incredible diversity of volunteerism' in the territory, says MACA Minister Vince McKay

Tłı̨chǫ and Diavik sign historic agreement as diamond mine set to close

'Diavik's closure and remediation will be a positive example of how mine closure should take place in the Northwest Territories,' says mine executive

City shares new developments on potential future of gold mining

As diamond mining continues to see a steady decrease in the North, other possibilities are being considered for the industry

Chief Justice denies bail for accused in NWT’s largest cocaine bust

'There is a concern if ... (the accused) were released from custody, he could commit a criminal offence, or fail to comply with his conditions,' says Shannon Smallwood

Yellowknives Dene FN recommends no-hunt buffer zone along winter road

'We have inherit and treaty rights and the responsibility to protect and sustain ekwo,' says YKDFN

Hay River Pond Hockey accepting applications for annual event

Applications will be accepted until the week of the event, and participants can sign up as teams of five

A walk in the park with YKDFN and Canadian Armed Forces

Fred Henne Park and Long Lake was the scene of the informational meeting between the local Dene nation and the troops

Health recruitment, disaster costs and Dempster Highway closures

In the NWT Assembly, Inuvik Boot Lake MLA Denny Rodgers says the Yukon government needs to better maintain its portion of the sole north/south route

Man out on bail for one week steals vehicle at knifepoint, sexually assaults owner

Offender under court order to remain at a designated residence, but police believe he had never even been to the location

GNWT releases new maps and planning guide for potential floods

The maps have been updated for the first time since the 1980s, and another five maps are expected to release before 2028

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