Steve Norn intends to run in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh
The first contender for the open Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh seat in this fall's election has stepped up. Steve Norn says he's targeting the district's younger voters. More »
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Katrina Nokleby to challenge Glen Abernethy in Great Slave
Abernethy, the Yellowknife district's MLA since 2007, has faced a turbulent few years as health minister. Nokleby says she offers a "diverse voice." More »
NWT election 2019: Will online voting make much difference?
You can vote online in this fall's NWT election. Wondering why that's happening, how safe it is, and whether this technology is used elsewhere? Here's our Q&A. More »
Elizabeth May interview: Greens pledge $2BN for cheap NWT power
May promised the NWT something it has long sought – a federally funded link to the southern grid – if her party wins the fall election. Read the full interview. More »
Ramsay announcement sets up ideological clash in Frame Lake
"We cannot afford four more years of nothingness," said the former industry minister, who is set to challenge environmentalist Kevin O'Reilly in Frame Lake. More »
Green Party’s Elizabeth May to visit Yellowknife
May will host a public meeting at Northern United Place on Wednesday evening. Her party's NWT candidate for the fall election will be chosen next week. More »
Smith’s Landing First Nation election results challenged
Allegations of irregularities in the First Nation's election process, including issues related to candidate eligibility, have triggered an appeal hearing. More »
Smith’s Landing ‘will not be ignored,’ new leader pledges
Gerry Cheezie, the First Nation's new chief, promised to tackle the problem of large projects damaging his people's land and water while ignoring their voice. More »
‘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 »
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 »