RCMP investigate early morning armed robbery at Circle K gas bar in Yellowknife
The RCMP is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning in Yellowknife. According to an RCMP news release, “At approximately 12:42 a.m. on…
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UPDATED: NTPC to remove all power limiters amid coronavirus concerns
Updated March 17, 3:30 p.m. The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) will be removing all power limiters for all customers in arrears across the territory….
NWT mines introduce additional health protocols, no intentions to close amid COVID-19 concerns
All three diamond mines in the NWT have additional health protocols in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and all intend to stay open…
Dene National Chief advises his people to go out on the land in order to protect against coronavirus
The National Chief of the Dene Nation is advising his people to go out on the land to avoid exposure to coronavirus. Norman Yakeleya made…
NWT Court of Appeal quashes appeal from gun-toting, Alberta drug dealer who was working Fort Providence
An Edmonton man who was sentenced to five years in jail after he was convicted in Yellowknife of possession of crack cocaine for the purpose…
Town of Inuvik takes action for potential impacts of COVID-19
Keeping residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority for the Town of Inuvik. As a precautionary measure, the Town administration has decided…
Feds to provide $100M to help Canada’s Indigenous people deal with threat of coronavirus
The federal government has set aside $100 million for Indigenous people to help them deal with the coronavirus outbreak. That’s according to Assembly of First…
Mine Training Society in Yellowknife suspends all training activities due to COVID-19
The Yellowknife-based Mine Training Society (MTS) has now has suspended all training activities, due to the threat of coronavirus. In a news release issued Tuesday…
Update: Yellowknife’s Snowcastle to close early for second year in a row
The Snowcastle on Yellowknife Bay now says it will close for the season effective immediately. The announcement was made in a news release issued late…
Northwestel asks CRTC for temporary relief on Internet charges during coronavirus outbreak
Northwestel says it has submitted an urgent application to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for temporary relief on residential Internet usage to make…