Yellowknife changes how garbage and recycling are handled
The City of Yellowknife says garbage and recycling are now being better managed, a year after concerns arose about recycling heading straight to the landfill. More »
Hay River soup kitchen embarks on gradual reopening
The Hay River Soup Kitchen has reopened with limited hours this week to help serve meals to those who need them. More »
Ehdaro book brings a boy’s Dene culture to life
A new children’s book rooted in Fort Providence seeks to showcase Dene life nearly 70 years ago, through the eyes of a four-year-old Dene boy. More »
YK filmmakers compete to create Craig Cardiff music video
The chance to make a music video for Craig Cardiff’s new song, Yellowknife, is up for grabs. The catch? You have to do it in 48 hours or less. More »
Dehcho and Kitikmeot youth embark on 12-day canoe trip
Twenty-four teenagers from Nunavut and the Dehcho are heading out onto the lakes east of Yellowknife to develop their canoeing skills with experienced guides. More »
NWT high water levels mean trouble for some, fun for others
Water levels in some NWT lakes and rivers are setting records. It's giving fishers a tricky time but others are having fun, like paddlers – and mosquitoes. More »
Hotıì ts’eeda announces new bursary to support students
Up to $100,000 in bursaries will be awarded to post-secondary students impacted by the pandemic. More »
NWT woman reaches quarter-finals of Maxim cover contest
Rosa Loutit, a Métis woman from Hay River, is vying for the chance to appear on the cover of Maxim magazine. She hopes her journey can empower Indigenous women. More »
Students to help develop part of Tłı̨chǫ all-season road
"They'll have lifelong skills to support their families." A five-week program will give Tłı̨chǫ students experience working on the new all-season road. More »
Tuk receives $5.5M to fight effects of climate change
Tuktoyaktuk will receive $5.5 million to combat climate change from Ottawa, including money to relocate residents affected by erosion of the peninsula. More »
Campsites to be built at North Arm Territorial Park
North Arm Territorial Park, near Behchokǫ̀, is expanding. The roadside park is set to upgrade from a simple day-use area to a campground with 15 campsites. More »
Aurora College’s Erika Hille receives northern research scholarship
A researcher studying northern water quality and permafrost won a $10,000 scholarship. With two kids, Erika Hille said, "the extra support is really nice." More »