The City of Yellowknife would like to advise residents that effective immediately, all City Playgrounds will be closed until further notice. In a news release, the city stated, “This action has been taken following information released by Dr. Kami Kandola, Chief Public Health Officer, GNWT, on COVID-19.” All City playgrounds…
Yellowknife RCMP say that 24-year-old Napatchie Noah has been found safe and sound. Police sent a release earlier this week asking for the public’s help in finding Noah. An RCMP news release stated, “An ongoing investigation that began on March 23, has revealed that Napatchie Noah has not been seen…
The Government of Canada announced $305 million today for the new distinctions-based Indigenous Community Support Fund, to address the immediate needs in First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation communities related to COVID-19. Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services said in a government news release that “These measures are the product…
The Northern Arts Cultural Centre (NACC) launched an online fundraiser today to support performing artists in its mentorship program during the COVID-19 pandemic. NACC’s goal is to raise $16,000, or $2,000 for each of the eight artists in the program by April 8. According to a NACC news release, “All…
On Tuesday evening, Yellowknife RCMP blocked off a street due to a report of an armed and barricaded situation. A news release does not make clear what the situation was. The release says police responded to multiple complaints of a loud disturbance coming from Sunridge Place apartments on 51A Ave.,…
Yellowknife resident Trudy Hause is encouraging everyone to show their support for health care providers and other essential services during the COVID-19 outbreak tonight by banging pots and pans outside. “Let them echo through the city,” Hause said. “Get out and beat your pots and pans to show your appreciation…
The Prime Minister announced a new benefit this morning to aid workers in Canada who have lost their job because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s called the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the aid will replace the two options announced last week as part of an $82-billion funding package for Canadians….
The Mayor of Yellowknife Rebecca Alty says the city is doing several things during the COVID-19 pandemic to help residents and prevent the spread of the virus. “There is free parking offered downtown,” Mayor Alty said. “On 47th Street we have blocked off parking meters with blue bags, those are…
A drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now operating in downtown Yellowknife. “We have a drive-through screening clinic located on 47th street in the parking lot behind the Primary Care Clinic in Yellowknife,” The GNWT said in an emailed statement. “Drive-through screening is open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m to 5;00 p.m….
The GNWT is taking more steps to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic by closing Highway 7, the Liard Highway effective today. According to a news release, “The highway will be closed beginning at kilometre 1 and extending to kilometre 5.” Emergency and enforcement vehicles are exempted from the closure. Drivers…