KFN holding by-election for two councillor positions
Kátł’odeeche First Nation (KFN) is holding a by-election for two councillor positions. KFN posted on Facebook the by-election is scheduled for Feb. 25 at the…
politics
Feds invest $8M into NWT green energy products
Several green energy initiatives are launching across the territory as a result of federal funding. The federal government is investing $8 million into eight projects,…
What an Erin O’Toole government would mean for the NWT
Supporters say O'Toole will provide more responsibility to the territory, opponents say he will be the same as Stephen Harper.
Wally Schumann, a former territorial cabinet minister, says he is considering running as a member of the Conservative Party in the next federal election. “I’m…
Green added to executive council after heated meeting
'I have been stifled by the system': Steve Norn made the case for his riding to be considered part of Yellowknife.
After a short but contentious committee meeting, Julie Green will be appointed a cabinet position. Green, MLA for Yellowknife Centre, was the only person to…
Here is who will lead each GNWT department
This morning, Premier Caroline Cochrane announced which cabinet members will lead each department. Below is the full list: Paulie Chinna (Sahtú) – Minister of Municipal…
MLAs release broad list of priorities for next four years
Unlike the last assembly, the new government’s list of priorities fits on a single page. While they are not presented in a particular order, the…
Three candidates left for chief in Dettah
And then there were three. Fred Sangris has officially withdrawn as a candidate for the Dettah Chief in the upcoming Yellowknives Dene First Nation election….
Students gather from across NWT for Youth Parliament
Starting on Monday, the 17th session of the territory’s youth parliament will take place. Nineteen high school students from across the NWT, each representing their…