MLA calls for new Fort Smith schools, citing residential school legacy
Fort Smith’s MLA is calling for the town’s schools and college residence – which are former residential schools or day schools – to be replaced.
‘A lot of damage’ after break-ins at Yellowknife restaurant and gym
Cameras taken down, drywall torn open – Yellowknife's Bullocks Bistro and Stanley Boxing and Fitness each reported unusually determined break-ins overnight.
Jurors request changes following Fort Smith inmate’s death
Jurors made nine recommendations to the NWT's corrections service after an inquest into a 2021 death at Fort Smith’s jail.
Social work, education degrees to launch at Aurora College in 2024
Aurora College gave dates for the introduction of bachelor of social work and education degrees, while updating timelines for the move to university status.
In pictures: Yellowknife’s African market
The Black Advocacy Coalition in Yellowknife hosted an African market as part of its Black History Month slate of activities. Take a look inside.
‘Multiple small fires’ started in Fort Smith rec centre
Fort Smith and Fort Simpson are asking for parents to keep an eye on their children after recent vandalism and unruly behaviour at community rec centres.
Fort Chipewyan-Fort Smith winter road closed due to open water
Parks Canada says the winter road through Wood Buffalo National Park, connecting Fort Smith and Fort Chipewyan, is closed until further notice.
Winter roads between Fort Smith and Fort McMurray are now open
The winter roads from Fort Smith to Fort Chipewyan and from Fort Chipewyan to Fort McMurray both opened on Friday.
Registration opens for NWTRPA’s 2023 Walking Challenge
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association's Walking Challenge will start again on January 2, 2023 and run until February 28. Registration just opened.
Applications open for GNWT’s $1.75M anti-poverty fund
The NWT government opened applications for an annual $1.75-million anti-poverty fund accessible to Indigenous and community governments and non-profits.
Shop YK bingo winners drawn, $5,000 in prizes given out
Seven lucky residents just won gift cards to Yellowknife businesses through the #ShopYK bingo game. Take a look at the list of winners.
GNWT announces privacy breach involving Covid-19 isolation forms
Around 2,000 Covid-19 isolation centre forms were found in a filing cabinet that had been surplussed to a territorial government warehouse, the GNWT said.