Wildfires prompt evacuation alert in Northern Alberta, ENR warns of South Slave Fires
Residents of High Level, Alberta, not far from the NWT border, are reportedly being told to be ready to evacuate at any time as an…
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RCMP suspend search for missing snowmobilers after body spotted in water
Mounties in Yellowknife are suspending the active search for three missing snowmobilers after a deceased person was observed in a large area of open water….
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya ‘satisfied’ with proposed Indian Day School settlement
This story contains passages that may trigger traumatic memories. Be warned before reading. “I was in the day school (in Tulita) when the teacher broke…
RCMP in Yellowknife mark National Police Week with open house, public barbecue
Mounties in Yellowknife and their partners celebrated National Police Week earlier this week with a public barbecue and open house at RCMP “G” Division Headquarters….
Early morning fire reduces houseboat to ash
A houseboat on Yellowknife Bay now lays in ash after an early-morning fire on Wednesday. According to RCMP, the fire began shortly after 3 a.m….
Where do you want to buy cannabis?
The City of Yellowknife is asking residents to weigh in on where you can buy cannabis in town. Right now, the liquor store on Old…
Mounties investigate after possible stabbing in Inuvik
One man has been arrested while another man went to hospital after an apparent stabbing in Inuvik early Friday morning. According to an RCMP news…
Youth MLAs narrowly pass motion for counsellors in all NWT high schools
Youth mental health was top of mind during the 17th Youth Parliament session this week at the Legislative Assembly. The 18 youth MLAs (Monfwi representative…
ENR officials put down bear found near man’s body not far from Fort Liard
Officials from the territorial government’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) have destroyed a bear near Fort Liard, not far from where a man’s…
Public meetings on corrections and post secondary education being held across NWT
The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Nehendeh MLA Shane Thompson, will hold a number of public hearings across the…