YK1 votes to close schools for rest of academic year
The Yellowknife Education District No. 1 has decided to close all of its schools for the rest of the academic year. The YK1 board passed…
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Overdue hunters found near MacKay Lake northeast of Yellowknife
Two hunters have been found safe near MacKay Lake, northeast of Yellowknife. The hunters, one from Hay River and the other from Lutselk’e, were part…
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…
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation pleads with residents to not interfere with reindeer hearding
The Inuvik-based Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is telling residents of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) that a team of reindeer herders will be out on…
NWT defence lawyers call for temporary release of prisoners during COVID-19 outbreak
Criminal defence lawyers in the Northwest Territories have collectively written a letter to the wardens at the three main correctional centres in the Northwest Territories…
YK Chamber of Commerce cancels 2020 Spring Trade Show because of COVID-19 pandemic
The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel the 2020 Spring Trade Show because of COVID-19 and all vendors will receive full refunds. “With…
NWT Housing Corp says tenants of rental programs are permitted to delay their payments
NWT residents who live in public housing will now be granted extra time to pay their rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Tenants of rental…
NWT Liquor Store reducing hours to ensure staff availability throughout the COVID-19 response
Starting on Monday all NWT Liquor Stores will have reduced hours to help ensure staff availability throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. All stores will remain open…
Smith’s Landing First Nation offers money to members for food and utilities during coronavirus pandemic
Smith Landing First Nation is offering financial support to its members during the coronavirus pandemic. The help is for food and utilities. The first nation…
RCMP may wear face masks to help combat COVID-19
The RCMP are doing their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the NWT by wearing face masks also known as Personal Protective…