Mud Bucket Challenge raises more than $76,000 for Stanton Foundation
A challenge that saw NWT residents dump mud on themselves has raised more than $76,000 for the Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation.
Fort Simpson’s warming shelter to open Friday night
A warming shelter being established in Fort Simpson is opening on Friday night for emergency use because of cold temperatures in the area.
Two Yellowknifers recruited for Ontario university basketball teams
Yellowknife's Mali Straker and Janet Rose will play Ontario University Athletics basketball starting next September. "I have big dreams," said Rose.
‘Cabin fever’ will propel NWT tourism post-pandemic, says Freeland
"We're all going to have a tremendous case of cabin fever." Canada's deputy prime minister believes the NWT tourism industry will recover rapidly post-pandemic.
Fort Simpson challenges NWT communities to donate to SPCA
"We have seen children donate their birthday money to the animals." The Village of Fort Simpson urged other NWT communities to step up and donate to the SPCA.
NWT Power Corporation commits $15,000 to help youth curl
The NWT Curling Association will receive $5,000 a year for the next three years to help purchase equipment and support “grassroots youth curling programs.”
Yellowknife RCMP seize 48 grams of cocaine
Three people were arrested after Yellowknife RCMP seized cocaine at a city apartment building. So far, one person has been charged.
Nahɂą Dehé Dene Band elects new chief
Nahɂą Dehé Dene Band in Nahanni Butte elected Steve Vital as its new chief. Vital defeated previous chief Darrell Betsaka by 58 votes to 20.
Yellowknife closer to applying for up to $25M in housing money
Yellowknife looks set to ask for money from the federal Rapid Housing Initiative, which could provide up to $25 million for affordable housing.
More Covid-19 testing available in YK after sewage positive
Yellowknife's Covid-19 testing facilities now have expanded hours so more people can be tested after the virus turned up in recent wastewater samples.
Acho Dene Koe First Nation sets new election date
After being postponed twice due to the pandemic, the Acho Dene Koe First Nation will hold an election for chief and council on April 14, 2021.
Accessible housing to be built on YK’s Rockhill site
The NWT Disabilities Council is working to create a Yellowknife building that offers accessible housing for people with disabilities.