Salt River First Nation 'spends $60,000 on Christmas tree'
"It's in 30 boxes in the Quonset," a First Nation staff member said at a December meeting. Councillors, and some First Nation members, were shocked. More »
To find where the money went, Fort Res starts forensic audit
Fort Resolution is broke, Mayor Louis Balsillie said in March. He hopes a forensic audit will figure out why. One of the hamlet's former mayors is unimpressed. More »
Hundreds of Stanton 'baby balloons' await a family reunion
For 17 years, the names of newborns hung on the Stanton maternity ward wall. Now the hospital is relocating, and the placards are seeking their old families. More »
Fort Smith's flying school says it's now certified
Transport Canada has certified a new flying school in Fort Smith, allowing it to begin training in earnest, owner Northwestern Air Lease said. More »
Amid conflict, two new Salt River councillors named
Three councillors quit after continued infighting, having tried to ban their chief from a Tim Hortons. "Government must go on," said one of their replacements. More »
IRC beneficiary payment is highest in a decade
Nearly 5,000 Inuvialuit beneficiaries will each receive a $651.50 distribution payment this year – 21 percent higher than 2018's payment. More »
Fort Prov hired a dog catcher. Only 'The Legend' got away
Fort Providence's dog catcher started work this week. The effect on the community was reportedly profound, and the one dog that escaped entered folklore. More »
Unusually lonesome Canada goose sets NWT record
One small flight for goose, one giant leap for NWT goose records. A lone Canada goose in Yellowknife appears to be the earliest NWT arrival ever documented. More »
On Instagram: What's your favourite Retro GNWT item?
Keelen Simpson is collecting photos of vintage territorial government swag. Got something to submit? Tag it #retrognwt on Instagram. More »
Watch out for thin Frame Lake ice, City warns
Ice on the lake, specifically near the Co-op underpass, is now too thin for both pedestrians and snowmobilers, the City of Yellowknife said on Wednesday. More »
Did you see, or film, Tuesday's altercation on 50 Street?
If you witnessed or recorded an altercation on Tuesday afternoon in Yellowknife around 51 Avenue and 50 Street, the RCMP want to hear from you. More »
Ribbon skirts return to Fort Smith
“The meanings are different for everybody," said one woman bringing back traditional ribbon skirts. "There's no rule saying it must be like this or like that." More »