Hayley Wickenheiser, NHL alumni to play at Polar Pond Hockey
NHL alumni and Hayley Wickenheiser will play an all-star game at Hay River’s Polar Pond Hockey this spring. The event will focus on climate change awareness.
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Yellowknife approves aquatic centre loan by wide margin
Yellowknife residents have approved the municipality borrowing $10 million to help fund a new aquatic centre. The vote was 1,857 to 735.
Yellowknife pool verdict will arrive on Tuesday evening
Will Yellowknife stay in its lane or make a splash? It's aquatic centre decision day. Expect the referendum's result by 8pm on Tuesday.
What you need to know about YK’s aquatic centre referendum
You have less than a week to vote on Yellowknife's proposed aquatic centre. Here's everything you need to know.
Without much snow, or many skis, YK’s snow show plows on
Yellowknife Ski Club's annual Snow Show takes place on Saturday. Though snow is still lacking, the show may help you solve another problem: a shortage of skis.
NWT captures mixed curling bronze for second straight year
Jamie Koe's NWT rink completed back-to-back Canadian Mixed Curling Championship bronze-medal finishes by defeating New Brunswick 8-3 on Sunday afternoon.
NWT table tennis coach wins national impact award
Thorsten Gohl, who has coached table tennis in the NWT for the past eight years, won a national award for the impact of his work.
Council vote against vaccination proof won’t affect all activities
Yellowknife city council looks set to reject a proposal to require proof of vaccination at facilities. But the practical effect of that vote will be limited.
That Rubik’s Cube sponsorship? It was a (remarkably niche) scam
The Yellowknife family who believed their 13-year-old had been offered sponsorship by a leading Rubik's Cube website say they have been tricked.
Yellowknife’s Taylor Catcher named to Alberta’s U18 hockey team
"That someone from a small town can do something so huge is still processing." Yellowknife's Taylor Catcher made Team Alberta for a major U18 hockey tournament.
Fort Simpson’s recreation upgrades open up
Fort Simpson has a new playground, refurbished gym, and a splash pad on the way. Staff say they're working hard to maintain a rec centre that's getting old.
‘Now is the time to do this.’ Councillors support aquatic centre
Ahead of a residents' vote, councillors backed Yellowknife's proposed aquatic centre. City staff say it would be used by all demographics and the demand exists.