RCMP investigating early morning stabbing in downtown Yellowknife
The RCMP is investigating an early morning stabbing which occurred in downtown Yellowknife outside the Royal Bank. According to a news release “The victim, a…
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About $6K raised for Wet’suwet’en First Nation Legal Defence Fund at Yellowknife fundraiser
An event Thursday night in Yellowknife raised about $6,000 in support of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation in Northern British Columbia. That’s according to organizer and…
The Dene Nation plans its first Education Summit
The Dene Nation will be holding its first-ever Education Summit. “We are at a critical time as Dene people. More than ever, we are working…
Dene Nation to host water summit in Fort Smith in October
When Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya says “water is life” he has a good reason. The Dene Nation will host its first northern leaders’ water…
Yellowknife man charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking after Alberta traffic stop
A traffic stop by the High Level RCMP in northern Alberta has led to a Yellowknife man being charged with possession of cocaine for the…
‘Ice Road Truckers’ star pleads guilty to arson by causing explosion in Yellowknife apartment while making cannabis resin
A star of the reality television show Ice Road Truckers has pleaded guilty in a Yellowknife courtroom to “arson by negligence” for causing an explosion…
Body found off Taylor Rd. in Yellowknife Wednesday is not that of missing woman Sladjana Petrovic: RCMP
RCMP have recovered a body off Taylor Road near William McDonald School. In an email to CKLB, police state that a person walked into the…
Housing minister tells Yellowknife Womens’ Society to re-apply for Arnica Inn funding without giving financial backing
Housing Minister Paulie Chinna will not step in to help the Yellowknife Womens’ Society secure funding for its Arnica Inn project. A week and a…
GNWT 2020 budget: more of the same
The 19th Legislative Assembly’s first budget reflects much more business as usual than any significant changes. Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek acknowledged as much, saying the…
Dene National Chief Yakeleya overjoyed with Frontier Oilsands Mine cancellation
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya commends Teck Resources for the decision to withdraw its application for the Frontier Oilsands Mine. “The project was becoming a…