Baby Muskox rescued near Gahcho Kué
Earlier this week there was a rescue operation near Gahcho Kué diamond mine involving a furry, four-legged infant. Tom Ormsby is a spokesperson for De…
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Several communities under extreme fire risk
Updated on May 10, 12:30 p.m. with comments from ENR. Several communities in the South Slave and Deh Cho regions are currently at extreme risk…
Amid pilot shortage, aviation schools looks locally
Northerners—especially youth—have more career paths than just working the mines, says James Heidema. Heidema is the Chief Operating Officer of Northwestern Air Lease (NWAL), which…
Yellowknife firefighters go door-to-door with FireSmarting advice
Ahead of the wildfire season, Yellowknife firefighters are going door-to-door giving FireSmarting advice to residents whose properties back on to forested area. According to a…
Government needs to learn from drafting mistakes: Sahtú Renewable Resources Board
After a packed meeting on Tuesday evening, the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment held a second meeting Thursday…
Two crew members walk away unharmed after Buffalo Airways plane has rough emergency landing near Hay River
Two crew members walked away unharmed after a Buffalo Airways plane made an emergency landing off the runway Friday morning near Hay River. Spokesperson Alex…
Students hold climate change picket in downtown Yellowknife
A relatively small but enthusiastic group of environmentally-conscious students held an information picket on Friday in downtown Yellowknife. The youngsters set up in front of…
Students gather from across NWT for Youth Parliament
Starting on Monday, the 17th session of the territory’s youth parliament will take place. Nineteen high school students from across the NWT, each representing their…
Youth from across NWT communities in Yellowknife for 21st annual NWT Skills competition
Young people from communities across the NWT are converging on Yellowknife for the 21st Annual Territorial Competition and Career Expo. The opening ceremony is Thursday…
GNWT seeking public input on three proposed laws
The barrage of public meetings on proposed laws continues next week throughout the territory. The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Standing Committee on Economic Development…