City of Yellowknife closes all city playgrounds
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,…
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UPDATED: 24-year-old Yellowknife man found
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…
Federal Government addressing urgent needs in Indigenous communities related to COVID-19
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…
NACC launches online fundraiser for performing artists out of work
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…
Man taken into custody after report of ‘armed and barricaded situation’
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…
Yellowknife woman rallying residents to support our health care workers tonight at 7 p.m.
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…
Trudeau announces $2,000 per month benefit to aid workers who lost their jobs because of COVID-19
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…
City makes changes to help residents during COVID 19 pandemic
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…
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing opens in Yellowknife
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…
GNWT closing Highway 7 border crossing near Fort Liard
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…