Holly Campbell fourth person planning run for Nunakput MLA
Holly Campbell joins three other contenders in the territory's northernmost riding - incumbent Herb Nakimayak, Annie Steen, and Alisa Blake. More »
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Sallie Ross to run for MLA in Inuvik Twin Lakes
Ross is the second person to announce a run in Inuvik Twin Lakes, joining Lesa Semmler. Incumbent Robert C McLeod is stepping down after 15 years. More »
Last-ditch bid to move NWT carbon tax start date fails
An attempt to move the start date of the NWT's new carbon tax to January 2020 was voted down, paving the way for the tax to come into effect on September 1. More »
NWT minister dislikes his own carbon tax, hopes it gets repealed
The NWT's planned carbon tax edged closer to becoming law on Thursday, even as finance minister Robert C McLeod admitted he doesn't like the tax at all. More »
Paul Betsina announces he'll run in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh
Betsina, currently business development manager at the Det'on Cho Corporation, is set to be among at least three candidates in the district. More »
Alfred Moses is third NWT minister to announce they'll step down
The MACA and housing minister will not seek re-election, bringing the number of cabinet members who won't run again this fall to at least three. More »
Cherish Winsor becomes fifth prospective candidate in Kam Lake
Winsor, a single mother of five, is "proud to be one of the first women ever to run in the riding." She urged investment in infrastructure and exploration. More »
O'Reilly attacks premier over 'partisan, threatening' letter
Premier McLeod should not have openly allied himself with southern, conservative leaders in a letter criticizing federal legislation, MLA Kevin O'Reilly said. More »
Patrick Scott announces intent to run in Great Slave
Scott, a businessman and former land claims negotiator, joined Katrina Nokleby as a prospective Great Slave candidate with Glen Abernethy having withdrawn. More »
Abdullah Al-Mahamud to run for MLA in Kam Lake
Entrepreneur Abdullah Al-Mahamud has announced he will run for Kam Lake. The district could see five candidates run, its most crowded race in 20 years. More »
YK mayor says NWT carbon tax isn't ready as deadline nears
Weeks before it is due to kick in, there remains considerable uncertainty about the content, timing, and consequence of the NWT's planned carbon tax. More »
Edward Sangris wins re-election for Dettah's top job
Sangris has been re-elected to a fourth term as Chief of Dettah. A former heavy equipment operator and band councillor, Sangris has been chief for 12 years. More »