YKDFN and City of Yellowknife organize economic development workshops
The City of Yellowknife and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation have announced an economic strategy plan, through a set of workshops, to get citizens and…
Articles by Mariah Caruso
GNWT is working to clarify admission requirements for French first language programs
The territorial government is amending its Education Act by easing restrictions on which French-speaking non-rights holders can be enrolled in French first language schools. The…
Yellowknife Racquet Club awarded $10K grant to combat COVID-19
The Yellowknife Racquet Club is awarded $10,000 to help combat the effects of COVID-19, through the Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund. “We…
Covid-19 protocols relax for mineral and petroleum industry
Mineral and petroleum (MPR) workers in the NWT can now enjoy the same relaxed measures of Phase 2 as the rest of the community. Dr….
Re-building École J.H. Sissons brings community together
Open for over 40 years, École J.H. Sissons is now being demolished and later rebuilt. “It’s both an exciting and sad time. YK1 is family,…
Human error plays huge role so far in NWT wildfire season
According to the department of Environment and Natural Resources, over half of the wildfires currently in the NWT have been human-caused. As of today, 16…
Dry conditions spark immediate fire ban in Yellowknife
The City of Yellowknife and Yellowknife Fire Division have issued a ban on open-air fires, effective immediately. The fire ban is now also in…
NWT schools discuss new plan for education
A new education plan will allow NWT schools a more blended and flexible learning approach. Minister R.J. Simpson met with education leaders and the NWT…
Federal Gas Tax Fund grants NWT $16.5 million for local infrastructure
The Government of Canada has committed $16.5 million, through the Gas Tax Fund, to help local governments provide municipal services for the 2020-2021 fiscal year….
Month-long BWA lifted for Hay River-area
After a month of preventative measures, the community of Hay River, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Enterprise, and Kakisa have officially lifted their Boil Water Advisory. As…