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The NWT is registering more doctors than ever. So why the shortage?

Mon, 07/24/2023 - 07:58

The NWT has far more doctors registered to work here than was the case a decade or two ago – but that doesn't equate to a shift in level of service.

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In pictures: Team NT at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games

Sun, 07/23/2023 - 06:50

Explore 20 of our favourite photos capturing Team NT's week at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games.

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Hay River in ‘extremely close call’ over wildfire near town

Sun, 07/23/2023 - 06:33

A wildfire quickly caught by firefighters represented an "extremely close call" in Hay River, while more fires broke out near Fort Smith and the Taltson dam.

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Highway 3 evacuation area extended as wildfire nears road

Sat, 07/22/2023 - 21:33

An evacuation order along Highway 3 between Behchokǫ̀ and Yellowknife has been expanded as a nearby wildfire develops.

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Fire hits homes at Fort Smith housing co-op, crews and helicopters respond

Sat, 07/22/2023 - 19:52

A fire badly damaged two homes in Fort Smith on Saturday afternoon. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

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Deep breath: Yellowknife’s air quality briefly improves

Sat, 07/22/2023 - 08:08

Early on Saturday, Yellowknife's air quality is the best it's been for a week. Here's what to expect over the next few days.

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As driver shortage persists, Yellowknife schools make bus changes

Sat, 07/22/2023 - 07:46

Entering a new academic year, Yellowknife has eight bus drivers for 13 routes. Schools are responding with driver incentives – and by changing who gets to ride.

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People between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀ ordered to evacuate

Sat, 07/22/2023 - 00:45

An emergency phone alert says anyone on Highway 3 between kilometres 276 and 290 should immediately evacuate.

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Hay River RCMP ask for help finding missing woman

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 17:54

Hay River RCMP are asking for help locating 23-year-old Haily Egotak, who has been reported missing.

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NWT wraps up NAIG 2023 with badminton silver

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 12:15

Andrew Kay-Grenier and Detonaze Paulette are the pride of Fort Smith after winning badminton silver at the North American Indigenous Games.

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Wildfire warning for people living between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 07:22

People with cabins or homes between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀ should "be on alert and ready to leave on short notice" over a nearby wildfire, the GNWT said.

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Court upholds admissibility of statements by Levi Cayen

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 06:54

A judge ruled against a man convicted of manslaughter who argued his treatment by police meant his statements to officers should be thrown out.

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Senate committee asks why residential school records yet to be turned over

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 06:43

A new Senate committee report examines the progress – or lack of it – toward gathering residential school records from governments and churches.

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New dates set for NWT Association of Communities AGM

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 05:47

The NWT Association of Communities has set new dates for its annual general meeting as it makes a third attempt to host the event in Hay River.

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NWT strikes gold in NAIG relay while eight-year-old reaches swim final

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 20:36

The NWT's track team won the 4x400m relay, the territory's first gold medal at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games.

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Adrian Halushka, 48, remembered for his big heart

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 19:51

"He had a beautiful spirit." Adrian Halushka, who passed away on Wednesday, is remembered for his love of the outdoors and his family.

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RCMP arrest 15-year-old in connection with Behchokǫ̀ homicide

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 19:19

RCMP investigating a homicide in Behchokǫ̀ said they arrested a 15-year-old male in relation to the case on Thursday afternoon.

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Our best Folk on the Rocks photos, 2023 edition

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 15:05

It's here: the Cabin Radio 2023 Folk on the Rocks image gallery. See yourself or your friends anywhere here?

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Hay River RCMP use naloxone in another suspected overdose

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:22

Hay River RCMP say they administered naloxone to a woman showing signs of an overdose, the second such incident in the past 30 days.

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Arctic research conference coming north for the first time

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:00

One of the biggest Arctic research gatherings is heading to the North for the first time. ArcticNet will be held in Iqaluit in December.

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