RCMP launch operation to prevent impaired driving over holidays
NWT RCMP’s Operation Gingerbread will resume in December, using traffic stops and roadside checkpoints to ensure people aren't driving under the influence.
Yellowknife doctor wins Family Physician of the Year award
Yellowknife’s Dr David Pontin has been named one of Canada’s 2022 Family Physicians of the Year, marking the first time an NWT physician has received the award.
YK chef warns about scam targeting restaurants
A local chef is warning other restaurants and caterers about a scam targeting their industry in Yellowknife.
Yellowknife RCMP lay multiple charges in crack cocaine case
While executing a search warrant in Yellowknife, RCMP found crack cocaine, material used to make crack-cocaine, a loaded semi-automatic handgun, and $3,400.
Common Ground clean-up program suspended due to staff shortages
The Yellowknife Women’s Society has temporarily suspended its Common Ground program over the winter while it works through staffing shortages.
#ShopYK local shopping challenge returns as a bingo game
The #ShopYK program, which enters shoppers in a draw to win $5,000 worth of shopping spree prizes in exchange for supporting local businesses, starts next week.
8-1-1 health advice line launches in the NWT
A free 8-1-1 health line has launched in the NWT, connecting residents to registered nurses to answer their health questions and provide advice on symptoms.
Yellowknife seeks feedback on three new bus routes
Yellowknife is proposing three new bus routes to replace its three current bus routes, saying the new routes will be direct, frequent, and easy to use.
Trapper mentorship program launches in the NWT
A trapper mentorship program has launched in the NWT, with a goal to help beginner trappers gain traditional life skills and knowledge from skilled trappers.
Integrity commissioner can now recommend disciplinary action
The integrity commissioner now has the authority to investigate complaints and recommend punishments without having to elevate complaints to a sole adjudicator.
Yellowknife proposes 7.47 percent tax increase, plus fee increases
The 7.47 percent proposed tax increase would support a budget focused maintaining infrastructure, developing capital projects, and running programming.
GNWT struggles to find contractors to run YK and Inuvik shelters
After receiving no bids from organizations to run shelters in Yellowknife and Inuvik, the GNWT continues to search for someone to do the job.