Yellowknife Arts in the Park to begin next week
The first of three Arts in the Park events this August has been cancelled. Two others are still scheduled for Thursday nights in Somba K'e Park in Yellowknife. More »
Women report being followed by vehicles on Highway 3
Last week, two women driving Highway 3 reported being followed by suspicious vehicles. RCMP said there is "nothing to indicate ... a link" between the two incidents. More »
‘The future is bright for Pine Point,’ COO says of mine project
A preliminary economic analysis has found the Pine Point mine project has 'has technical and financial merit.' More »
School boards begin sharing reopening plans
Yellowknife Catholic Schools, YK1, and CSFTNO have shared reopening plans detailing how they will keep staff and students safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. More »
Moms, Boobs, and Babies wins national volunteer award
Moms, Boob, and Babies has received a volunteer award from the federal government for its 20-year history as a 100 percent volunteer-run parental support group. More »
NWT wildfire season ‘pretty quiet’ compared to 20-year average
Thanks to rain and more proactive firefighting measures than in past years, just 21,747 hectares have burned in the territory this summer so far. More »
Ottawa commits $75M for essential air access to remote communities
The federal government is committing up to $174 million over the next 18 months to ensure essential air access to remote communities. More »
Feds announce funding for NWT women’s organizations
Four NWT women's organizations will split $321,350 in federal funding to help them provide essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic. More »
Fort Smith riverbank fire caused by abandoned campfire
A fire along the riverbank in Fort Smith on Tuesday is under control and is being cold trailed by one crew. More »
NWT campers describe sudden onset of Monday storm
Campers south of Enterprise during Monday's severe thunderstorm described a "movie scene" as trees suddenly began falling, striking tents and trucks. More »
What to expect from Big River gas station’s upgrades
The Big River Service Centre in Fort Providence is getting a facelift. By this weekend, its manager says, you can expect more pumps and cheaper gas. More »
Thom ‘relieved’ at dismissal of MLA’s Covid-19 complaint
Premier Caroline Cochrane and health minister Diane Thom issued a statement expressing relief and frustration as a complaint about Thom's conduct was dismissed. More »