Four NWT projects among 2020 Arctic Inspiration finalists
Ten finalists have been announced for the 2020 Arctic Inspiration Prize, including four proposals related to projects in the Northwest Territories.
ENR issues warning as vehicles fall through Beaufort Delta ice
At least three vehicles have fallen through ice in the NWT's Beaufort Delta in the past few weeks, the territorial government said, urging "extreme caution."
Yellowknife state of emergency, a fix for shelter dilemma, is extended
The GNWT extended a state of emergency introduced in Yellowknife to fast-track the opening of a temporary day shelter. It's likely to keep doing so for months.
On The Land Collaborative hands $1M to 55 NWT projects
Rabbit snaring, traditional medicine, literacy camps and canoe trips are among projects funded by the NWT's On The Land Collaborative this year.
Scramble to rescue NWT hunters after messaging device fails
Two hunters northwest of Fort Smith had to be rescued after their ATVs experienced mechanical trouble and their messaging device stopped working properly.
Whole household must isolate if anyone travels, NWT now says
Don't leave unless you have to, the NWT begged residents, upgrading its isolation rules to make whole households isolate even if only one person travels.
Snowmobile rescue after vehicle goes through ice near Inuvik
Two people were rescued after their vehicle went through the ice outside Inuvik on Monday. Police urged residents to avoid travel over unsafe ice.
Man wanted for murder may have left YK, police say, widening search
Ahmed Mohamed, accused of murder after a woman died in Yellowknife on October 31, is still at large. Police say Edmonton and Toronto are now areas of interest.
GNWT sets out its data and cell priorities, looks for backup
Extending cell service to NWT highways and giving rivals "fair and reasonable" access to Northwestel services are among priorities outlined in a GNWT document.
NWT orders immediate isolation for recent Kivalliq travellers
The NWT ordered anyone arriving from the Kivalliq in the past two weeks to isolate immediately, responding to another surge in confirmed Nunavut Covid-19 cases.
Man wanted after reportedly trying to hold up Behchokǫ̀ restaurant
Police in Behchokǫ̀ are searching for a man alleged to have attempted an armed robbery of the community's Trappers Restaurant on Friday.
Three NWT bear spray incidents in two days
Four people were reportedly attacked with bear spray in the space of two days, RCMP in Yellowknife and Fort Providence said. One person has been charged so far.