KatloTech plans new NWT fibre line ‘to open up the North’
A Yellowknife company thinks it can make a major leap for northern internet by building a new fibre-optic network in the next two years. Critics aren't so sure. More »
Search for vehicle after bison struck on Highway 3
A bison hit-and-run took place on Monday on Highway 3, around 40 km south of Behchokǫ̀. The vehicle involved is being sought – the bison had to be put down. More »
First NWT wildfire of season suspected to be human-caused
The NWT’s first wildfire of 2020 was reported on the edge of Hay River on Sunday. The NWT government thinks it was human-caused and is investigating further. More »
NTPC’s Snare Falls hydro plant back up and running
After being shut down for almost four weeks, the NWT Power Corp said its Snare Falls hydro plant is back in service. The cost to NTPC, and you, isn't clear. More »
RCMP confirm well-being of 29-year-old who was reported missing
NWT RCMP asked for help locating a missing woman. Toni Tobac, 29, is thought to be in or near Yellowknife, and police want assistance to make sure she is OK. More »
GNWT acknowledges pandemic could delay new JH Sissons School
A rebuilt JH Sissons School should be built in Yellowknife by August 2022, but the NWT government acknowledged Covid-19 restrictions could affect that timeline. More »
NWT government and RCMP attempt to address border drug concerns
Police and the NWT government laid out what they're doing at the NWT's border after concerns were expressed about drug dealers making their way past checkstops. More »
Fort Smith plans $4M recreation centre renovation
Fort Smith plans to renovate its community and recreation centre over the coming 18 months, a $4-million project that will shift the location of some services. More »
Police: Drug dealers are lying at border to get into NWT
Alberta drug dealers seem to lie about where they live then ignore isolation rules, an RCMP officer warned. There are calls for tougher measures at the border. More »
After 10 days, lost YK dog finds her way back to new owner
Marlisa Brown had only just taken ownership of Rosie when the dog ran off mid-hike north of Yellowknife. Ten days later, as she was losing hope, Rosie returned. More »
Le Refuge moves downtown: France Benoit’s new urban farm
France Benoit is moving her farming operation from the Ingraham Trail to Yellowknife. She invited us to check out her plans for two new gardens in the city. More »
NWT charities, communities can apply for $300K in new support
The Yellowknife Community Foundation and United Way NWT are distributing approximately $300,000 in federal funding to local non-profits and municipalities. More »