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Ariana Keevik is headed to the Arctic Winter games for snowshoeing

The 2020 Arctic Winter Games Trials were held this past weekend in Inuvik and Ariana Keevik from Fort McPherson has earned a spot on Team NT for snowshoeing. According to the Sportnorth Federation, the Arctic Winter Games is a high profile circumpolar sport competition for northern and arctic athletes. This…


Mackenzie Valley Review Board approves amendment to Diavik closure plan despite possible ‘adverse impacts’

“The Project is likely to result in significant adverse impacts.” Those words are bolded in a recent report issued by the Mackenzie Valley Review Board on a proposed change to Diavik mine’s closure plan. That change would see 5 million cubic metres of processed kimberlite—the material that contains diamonds—stuffed back…



A new record for knuckle hop set in Inuvik

A new record for knuckle hop was set in Inuvik this weekend at the Arctic Winter Games Trials. Chris Stripdonk from Fort Simpson, had an incredible run as he completed an entire lap around the East Three school gymnasium. The knuckle hop is one of the Inuit Arctic Winter Games…




Snowfall warnings issued by Environment Canada for the Sahtú region

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Norman Wells, Fort Good Hope, Deline and Colville Lake through Saturday morning. Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected by morning as several pacific disturbances are passing through the area. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Visibility…




Yellowknife Airport has no plans to implement screening for coronavirus

At this time, Yellowknife Airport has no plans to implement screening for coronavirus because flights from overseas do not land in Yellowknife directly. Unclear if passengers will be screened for coronavirus at Yellowknife airport Agata Gutkowska is an Acting Manager, with the Public Affairs and Communications Policy, Planning and Communications…