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CRTC says it’ll look again at Cabin Radio’s Yellowknife FM bid

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:18

A year after saying no, Canada's radio regulator said it will hold a fresh process to re-examine Cabin Radio's bid for an FM licence to serve Yellowknife.

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Across the NWT, communities recognize women making a difference

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:55

Norman Wells, the Dehcho and Yellowknife each recognized women leading their communities in separate award ceremonies. Discover the winners.

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Paid sick leave? Family Day? Here’s what you say you want

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:40

The GNWT released survey results about changes to employment legislation, having asked workers and bosses about topics like paid sick leave and Family Day off.

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Team NT books place in Arctic Winter Games U18 male hockey final

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 02:20

The NWT's U18 male hockey team defeated the Yukon 2-0 to earn a place in Thursday evening's final in Alaska. Here's our Arctic Winter Games roundup.

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Lily Brennan wins figure skating gold at Arctic Winter Games

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 21:46

Yellowknife figure skater Lily Brennan won gold in her short program at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games, saying the win would settle her nerves for the free skate.

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Chris Stipdonk halted by judges in knuckle hop showdown

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 21:46

Chris Stipdonk's bid to win the 2024 Arctic Winter Games knuckle hop – and set a record – ended prematurely when judges brought his attempt to a stop.

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City of Yellowknife announces public engagement on wildfire response

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:51

A public engagement session will be held on March 27 for residents interested in providing feedback on the municipality's wildfire response.

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YK RCMP charge men in robberies involving knives

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 17:29

Police say eight armed robberies involving knives have been reported in Yellowknife over the past month.

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NorthWords seeks writers for 2024 festival

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:20

NorthWords is calling for storytellers and writers of all kinds to participate in this year's festival.

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Listen: When your older sister’s volleyball team is better than yours

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:54

"I actually like basically crushed them and I feel very mad and sad." Losing at the Arctic Winter Games hurts. Losing to your older sister is beyond words.

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Yellowknife will be ready for upcoming wildfire season, mayor says

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 08:01

As another potentially challenging wildfire season approaches, Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty says the city is preparing for whatever Mother Nature may bring.

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Team NT adds snow snake, ski, biathlon and speed skating gold

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 01:58

Brigid Murphy didn't just win a gold ulu for Team NT. She won for her sportsmanship, too. Here's our Tuesday Arctic Winter Games roundup.

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Joe Curran wins NWT’s first Arctic Winter Games ski gold since 2008

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 19:52

Joe Curran became Team NT's first cross-country skiing champion at the Arctic Winter Games for 16 years, winning a pulsating sprint finish to a 10-km race.

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Dene Nation again calls for NWT wildfire public inquiry

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 19:13

A number of Dene leaders described the GNWT's response to 2023's wildfires as "embarrassing" as they doubled down on calls for an independent public inquiry.

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RCMP ask for help identifying shooting suspect

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 17:37

RCMP are asking for information and footage related to a shooting after a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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Management board welcomes feedback on Thaidene Nëné relationship plan

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:55

The first draft relationship plan for Thaidene Nëné has been released. Members of the public are invited to provide feedback by April 28.

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RCMP charge man with manslaughter in connection to Délı̨nę death

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:17

RCMP say they have charged a 38-year-old man with manslaughter in connection with the death of another man in Délı̨nę.

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Retired NWT pilot gives hundreds of photos to territorial archive

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:30

Explore northern aviation history in a new collection at the NWT Archives, donated by retired pilot Timothy Garrish.

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City discusses Kam Lake campground proposal

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:18

A developer wants to open a 22-site campground at the end of Yellowknife's Braden Boulevard. It'll require a zoning change and a public hearing.

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Shawna McLeod makes Arctic Winter Games history in Alaska

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 01:42

"Nobody wanted it more." Shawna McLeod won the first adult women's Dene Games gold ulu in Arctic Winter Games history. Read our Team NT Monday recap.

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