How should the NWT choose its premier in future? It’s under review
The process by which the Northwest Territories selects its premier and cabinet is to be reviewed by a commission featuring a judge and members of the public.
RCMP arrest man over threats toward public health employee
RCMP in the NWT said late on Friday they had arrested a 28-year-old man over threats alleged to have been made toward a public health employee.
NTPC denies involvement as high Taltson water floods cabins
NTPC said its Taltson River dam did not create high water levels that ruined downstream cabins and habitat – as captured in arresting images shared on Facebook.
YK1 school district appoints new superintendent
Cindi Vaselenak, a veteran superintendent with more than 30 years' experience as an Alberta educator, will be YK1's new superintendent from August.
More vaccination slots open for YK seniors, online booking begins
The NWT's health authority opened online bookings for vaccination against Covid-19 as frustration rose among Yellowknife seniors who missed out this week.
Firefighters called to truck fire at YK’s Niven Drive apartments
Firefighters quickly brought a truck fire under control outside Yellowknife's 99 Niven Drive apartment building on Thursday morning.
Sixth Covid-19 case confirmed in Fort Liard
The NWT government confirmed a sixth Covid-19 case in Fort Liard late on Wednesday, a day of little other change to the territory's pandemic numbers.
Struggling to get a YK vaccine appointment? Here’s an update.
As Yellowknife seniors reported difficulty booking vaccine appointments, the NWT health authority apologetically declared it's now fully booked this week.
Northwestel working to fix Yellowknife cable internet issue
Northwestel says it is working to fix problems with cable internet in some parts of Yellowknife.
Two probable Fort Liard cases are now confirmed
Fort Liard's tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases rose to five on Tuesday as the NWT government said two cases earlier listed as probable were now definite.
NWT has now given 1,893 people first Covid-19 vaccine dose
The NWT says it has now provided 1,893 residents with their first dose of Moderna's vaccine against Covid-19.
Two more probable Covid-19 cases in Fort Liard
Another two Fort Liard residents probably have Covid-19 but the diagnoses are unconfirmed. There are updates on the situation in Yellowknife and Hay River, too.