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Angela James will be new Aurora College president

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 16:14

Dr Angela James, known for her work in language revitalization and education, will be Aurora College's next president from August this year.

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Yellowknife’s Wildcat Café and Miner’s Mess seek operators

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 13:03

Two Yellowknife restaurants with connections to the past, including one at the city's new museum, are seeking operators for the years ahead.

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MLAs and premier hint at priorities during initial sitting

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 08:05

The NWT's MLAs are beginning their first meaningful public Q&A sessions since being elected. Here's what your politicians chose to talk about.

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Nova Plaza spill ‘less than 80 litres,’ owner now says

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 08:04

The landlord of a downtown Yellowknife office building closed for weeks by a diesel spill provided a brief update on the situation.

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‘Sorely missed.’ MLAs share tributes following Fort Smith plane crash

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 08:02

"I know all of us stand here today with the town of Fort Smith.” MLAs paid tribute to six people who lost their lives in a plane crash last month.

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Fundraisers set up for Fort Smith plane crash victims and survivor

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 07:46

The Town of Fort Smith has set up GoFundMe pages to raise money for the people affected by January's plane crash.

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Carbon tax on NWT home heating diesel ‘suspended from April’

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 20:19

NWT residents won't have to pay carbon tax on diesel home heating fuel from the start of April, but it'll also mean lower offset payments to residents.

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More complaints about 19th Assembly politicians dismissed

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 19:12

Two more complaints about NWT MLAs from the last assembly have been dismissed by the territory's integrity commissioner.

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MLAs seek formal vote on NWT wildfire public inquiry

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 18:49

NWT MLAs will hold a vote on Thursday regarding whether to pursue an independent inquiry into the handling of last year's wildfires and evacuations.

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New mammography equipment for Yellowknife, Inuvik

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 14:52

New mammography machines are being installed at hospitals in Yellowknife and Inuvik, offering more advanced imaging.

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Lawson Lundell becomes Folk on the Rocks title sponsor

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 12:00

Law firm Lawson Lundell is replacing airline Canadian North as title sponsor of Yellowknife's Folk on the Rocks music festival.

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‘People needed this.’ Hay River celebrates residents at awards gala

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 08:00

Hundreds of Hay River residents came together for the first Community Spirit Awards, with 11 volunteers and organizations recognized for their contributions.

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Transglobal Car Expedition begins northern leg of journey

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 07:59

"We've learned a lot." After a 2022 trial run, the Transglobal Car Expedition leaves Yellowknife this week on a 17-month round-the-world trip.

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Tribute concert to be held for street outreach van

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 07:56

Yellowknifers will perform a vehicle-related tribute concert in April to continue raising money for the city's street outreach program.

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NWT’s chamber of mines appoints new executive director

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 07:39

Karen Costello is the new executive director of the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines, the industry body announced. Tom Hoefer becomes an advisor to the board.

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Yellowknife promotes food garden mentorship program

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 19:35

The City of Yellowknife and Northern Roots Consulting are launching the second year of the Transform Your Yard to a Food Garden Mentorship Program.

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‘We’re gonna beat this.’ Aaron Godson Hernandez battling cancer

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 09:00

Aaron "Godson" Hernandez says he is thankful for the support of his family and community as he fights cancer.

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WaaPaKe documents stories of ‘forgiveness, hope, love and family’

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 09:00

The documentary will screen at the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ film festival. It focuses on the healing journeys of children of residential school survivors.

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Hay River wants your input on the future of former NFTI farmland

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 09:00

A new survey asks northerners what should be next for Hay River's 260 acres of vacant farmland that was once the site of the Northern Farm Training Institute.

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Diavik facing four charges following ‘serious worker injury’

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 17:24

The WSCC has laid four charges against Diavik diamond mine following an incident that seriously injured a worker in January 2023.

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