The Yellowknife Fire Division to conduct a training exercise May 15
Residents of Yellowknife may notice City emergency vehicles with sirens howling and lights flashing on Friday, May 15, but it’s just a training exercise. The…
Articles by Arthur C. Green
57-year-old Behchoko man charged for allegedly pointing a gun at residents
A man from Behchoko was arrested over the weekend and charged with various firearm-related offences. According to an email from the RCMP, “At approximately 12:30…
Hay River becomes the first ‘Fibre-to-the-Home’ community North of 60 says Northwestel
Hay River residents are now able to request faster internet speeds as Northwestel begins connecting customers to the new fibre network making them the first…
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…
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…
‘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…
Wildfire season predicted to be ‘above average’ in the NWT
Wildfire season began in the NWT on May 1 and the GNWT is taking a proactive approach this year because conditions may change like a…