Police investigating after body found in downtown Yellowknife
Police are investigating an incident over the weekend where a body was discovered in downtown Yellowknife. At 2:39 p.m. on Saturday, police searched an alley…
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Gwich’in groups call out U.S. on drilling plan
The Vuntut Gwitchin Government and Gwich’in Tribal Council are calling out the U.S. government on an oil extraction project decision. The U.S. Bureau of Land…
Mural painting project to showcase Indigenous resiliency, beauty
'I really see this as a community of artists and youth coming together to create a beautiful community' says Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark
For years, Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark and her sister Kalina Newmark discussed ways to honour the lives of their great aunt Mary Lennie and cousin Mariella…
Reimbursement program launched by IRC to help students with distance education
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation is reimbursing students in need of electronic equipment for the upcoming school year. The IRC announced in a press release it…
CPHO: Mask wearing remains a recommendation across the NWT
Public health will consider mandating it in the fall if cases spike.
The chief public health officer says mandating masks or face coverings in public spaces is a possibility for the fall. This comes as the city…
Inuvialuit artist designs Canadian Mint collector coin
Myrna Pokiak's design was selected to commemorate the NWT's 150th anniversary.
Myrna Pokiak, an Inuvialuit artist, has designed a collector coin that reflects the Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples who shape the Northwest Territories. This…
GNWT launches tourism funding program
The tourism sector, which has been suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic, is receiving additional support from the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Growth and…
RCMP conducts three separate search missions in two-day span on Great Slave Lake
Police remind boaters to always carry a communication device.
The RCMP is reminding boaters to bring a communication device when traveling on the water. This comes after three separate search missions were launched in…
Walmart enforcing face coverings across Canada
Customers and staff are now required to wear a face covering while inside all Walmart stores in Canada. Health Canada identified masks or face coverings…
Yellowknife school boards release reopening outlines
School is scheduled to begin on Aug. 31 for YK1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools.
In an effort to enforce safety when schools open on Aug. 31, many teachers in Yellowknife will be wearing face shields during lessons. This was…