New, bigger energy rebates now available in NWT
The Arctic Energy Alliance announced a range of improved energy rebates for NWT residents and businesses, after a leap in territorial funding. More »
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'Learn lessons' from bitter bargaining, NWT minister warns
The NWT's finance minister urged government and union leaders to never repeat the acrimonious bargaining process that appeared, at last, to end on Monday. More »
Road to NWT's diamond mines closes in the heat
The winter resupply road between Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories' three working diamond mines has succumbed to this week's warm weather. More »
Seniors who live alone and rent are NWT's worst-off – report
A report stated seniors renting alone in Inuvik face the NWT's biggest income gap, claiming they would receive, on average, almost $10,000 less than required. More »
NTPC wants new rate increase to cover high diesel costs
The power corporation says the increase it wants would, on average, increase a typical residential customer's bill by 2.5 percent – or $8 per month. More »
YK cannabis facility to use solar power, water recapture
The man planning a new cannabis production facility says it can overcome the high cost of energy in Yellowknife, and construction will start this summer. More »
To NWT's delight, Bell hails 'outstanding' cold-weather test
Bell Helicopter staff declared their experience in Yellowknife "outstanding" and "top notch" as the company wrapped up cold-weather testing of a new model. More »
Cannabis production facility proposed for Yellowknife
Plans to develop a cannabis production facility in Yellowknife's Engle business district are to be put before city councillors for approval. More »
You need at least $23/hour to live in YK, says living wage study
The hourly wage required to cover the cost of living in the NWT has risen significantly in the past two years, a study by Alternatives North suggests. More »
Fort Smith's Aurora Heat partners with Hudson's Bay
Owner Brenda Dragon, who approached the Hudson's Bay Company to stock her products, says her family has a four-generation connection to the Bay. More »
Sachs Harbour to receive new $10M diesel power plant
The plant replaces a 43-year-old facility and illustrates the difficulties of quitting diesel in the NWT, despite recent government initiatives to do just that. More »
NWT plans to start new road toward Nunavut 'within 5 years'
The Northwest Territories has received funding to begin planning a new, all-season road toward Nunavut, through an area "rich in mineral deposits." More »