'When Akaitcho settles, there will be a big boom here'
An imminent Akaitcho agreement-in-principle will bring Yellowknife closer to a significant economic bump, a negotiator said. Talks have lasted nearly 20 years. More »
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As election called, Salt River First Nation budget fails again
Four times the First Nation brought forward its budget. Four times, members said no. Chief Frieda Martselos says she won't run in the fall's election. More »
NWT government ditches controversial Forest Act, for now
Draft legislation revamping the protection and use of NWT forests has been punted past the next election as it is not considered fit to become law. More »
'Where is Canada?' NWT Premier blasts lack of Arctic interest
The Premier of the Northwest Territories hit out in stark terms at what he claims is Canada's lack of vision, leadership, or apparent interest in the Arctic. More »
Yanik D'Aigle confirmed as Conservative Party NWT candidate
D'Aigle was the only person to come forward. The party's NWT officials confirmed his success in a statement on Thursday afternoon. More »
People's Party of Canada names NWT election candidate
Luke Quinlan, who runs a Yellowknife security services company, will be the NWT candidate for Maxime Bernier's new party in this fall's federal election. More »
NWT Greens postpone selection of candidate
Party members had been due to choose either Paul Falvo or Will Gagnon last week. However, more time is needed to ensure national party rules are followed. More »
'Shocking' fraud claims in Norman Wells detailed
The Sahtu community is suing its former administrator and mayor, alleging more than $1 million was wrongly appropriated. The new leadership promised change. More »
Smith's Landing First Nation says it has removed chief
Smith’s Landing First Nation councillors issued a notice to members on Friday night advising them Chief John Tourangeau is no longer their chief. More »
In stunning debate, youth MLAs vote 9-8 for more counsellors
Teenagers acting in place of NWT MLAs delivered a powerful debate on youth mental health supports, narrowly passing a motion to expand services. More »
Yanik D'Aigle to seek NWT Conservative nomination
Yellowknife banker Yanik D'Aigle says he wants to become the NWT's Conservative candidate in this fall's federal election. More »
What kind of NWT Conservative candidate would you vote for?
The Conservatives have been shut out in the NWT since 1988. The party is searching for a candidate who can sway the territory's "smart, young Canadians." More »