GNWT offers rent relief to public land leaseholders until March 2021
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is providing rent relief for some renters on public land until March 2021. The decision was made by…
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Behchokǫ̀ enacts temporary liquor ban
The community of Behchokǫ̀ has decided to temporarily ban alcohol within its borders. The ban started on Saturday, May 9 and will last until May…
NWT launches new website to provide COVID-19 info
In an effort to streamline important information on the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the territorial government has launched a new website. The website includes accurate information…
27-year-old Yellowknife man charged with murder of Breanna Menacho
A 27-year-old man from Yellowknife, Devon Larabie, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Breanna Menacho; she was missing since May…
The Mackenzie River and Peel River ice crossing will close at 5:00 p.m. today
The Mackenzie River ice crossing at kilometre (km) 143, the Peel River ice crossing at km 74 and the winter access to Tsiigehtchic will close…
Folk On The Rocks music festival receives over $8,000 in support from community
Those who donated their refund to Folk On The Rocks music festival will get a t-shirt to prove it. Organizers say they have received financial…
RCMP investigating ‘suspicious death’ in Forrest Drive area
RCMP has discovered a body near a multiple dwelling residential located off Forrest Drive and is treating the discovery as a “suspicious death.” According to…
CPHO says NWT in ‘home stretch’ to easing public health orders, plan still to come
In a half-hour long news conference on Wednesday afternoon, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola did little more than tease an upcoming plan to…
‘Together, We Are Strong’ campaign ends May 15
The United Way NWT teamed up with the Yellowknife Community Foundation during the COVID-19 pandemic to support NWT community organizations; the campaign is ending on…
Police ask for public’s help to find 22-year-old woman
Breanna Menacho has been missing since Tuesday, May 5, about 10 a.m. She was last seen near Butler Road, near the Mark’s Work Wearhouse. According…