On Hay River health ‘Russian roulette,’ minister urges change
"Systemic change is required" in Hay River, the health minister said, after an MLA described worsening healthcare in the town amid regular staff shortages. More »
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It’s vandalism, again. Police investigate new internet outage
RCMP said Monday's fibre line outage appeared to be the result of another "deliberate act of vandalism" on the highway between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀. More »
Alisa Blake joins race for MLA Nunakput seat
With Blake's announcement, there are now three prospective candidates running for the Nunakput MLA seat. Nineteen MLAs will be elected on October 1. More »
Vehicle drives off dock in Yellowknife’s Old Town
Police and fire crews are trying to figure out how a vehicle ended up submerged off the end of a dock in Yellowknife's Old Town on Sunday evening. More »
Leo Konge wins rare Western Canada Games gold for NWT
NWT swimmer Leo Konge took gold at the Western Canada Summer Games on Sunday. It's the first title for the territory at this level in 20 years. More »
Glen Abernethy will not seek re-election in Great Slave
The NWT’s health minister, Glen Abernethy, says he will stand down at the forthcoming fall 2019 territorial election. Abernethy announced his decision online on Sunday, following much speculation. “I’ve enjoyed my time as your MLA, but now is the time for othe... More »
Missing Yellowknife 27-year-old located, police say
RCMP say a 27-year-old Yellowknife man who hadn't been seen for two weeks has now been safely located. More »
Get Your Geek Con in Hay River next summer
A new gaming, comics, and pop culture convention is being planned for Hay River next summer. Organizers say it'll show kids "something more than video games." More »
NWT must provide ‘comfort and safety’ from sex offenders – judge
A judge is continuing his call for better ways of handling repeat sexual offenders in NWT communities. The case in question involves a resident of Tukoyaktuk. More »
Two break-ins in two weeks ‘demoralizing’ – Inuvik Native Band
The Inuvik Native Band office has suffered two break-ins within two weeks, costing the organization thousands of dollars. More »
Kayaker who died on Great Slave Lake is identified
The body of Thomas Destailleur, 30, was found near the lake's south shore on Wednesday, near his kayak. He had been heading from Alberta to the Arctic coast. More »
Yellowknife daycare aims to expand after-school capacity
The city's largest daycare provider is planning to add 30 after-school spaces at a nearby building. Demand for childcare services significantly exceeds supply. More »