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Mace Tour heads to Beaufort Delta communities this year

Shane Thompson, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, has announced four Beaufort Delta communities for this year’s Mace Tour. Mace Tour? No, it’s not a new musical group. Or a historical review of aerosol self-defence sprays. This is about the modern ceremonial version of a metal club used by warring factions…


Two Hay River men charged with drug and gun crimes

An illegal rifle, ammunition and 27 grams of suspected cocaine were seized by Hay River RCMP on Wednesday. Police were conducting patrols of the community, when a person was observed secreting a firearm into a vehicle and hiding it, stated a release. Media Relations Officer Constable Josh Seaward stated: “Police…







Yellowknife Historical Society celebrates opening of new museum

The Yellowknife Historical Society made its own bit of history this week, with the grand opening of the Historical Museum & Interpretive Centre. The Historical Society sought Indigenous and Métis input throughout the development of the museum, as there exists a contentious relationship between Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) and…


New diesel plant opens in Sachs Harbour

A new diesel power plant is officially up and running in Sachs Harbour. “The new plant will provide more reliable service, require less diesel fuel consumption and allow for the future addition of renewable energy sources to the local system,” reads a press release. It also was built to be…


Yellowknife’s new city manager is retired Armed Forces Major-General

Yellowknife’s next City Manager is a former Major-General with the Canadian Armed Forces who was senior administrator for Saint John, New Brunswick for the past four years. Following a competitive process, John Collin was selected by Council to be the most senior official in the City’s administrative structure. Mayor Rebecca…