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YK woman hospitalized after serious injuries from gunshot wounds

Mon, 06/19/2023 - 09:52

An adult woman was taken to Stanton Territorial Hospital on Saturday night with serious injuries from gunshot wounds.

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2023 stage-by-stage schedule for Folk on the Rocks released

Mon, 06/19/2023 - 08:30

Serena Ryder will close the main stage on Saturday night at Folk on the Rocks, while Broken Social Scene and the Yellowknives Dene Drummers close on Sunday.

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New gene variant ‘uncovers root cause’ of lung disease in Inuit

Mon, 06/19/2023 - 08:14

A newly discovered gene variant has helped uncover a root cause of lung disease in Inuit, leading to more effective treatment.

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Man who found human remains queries authorities’ response

Mon, 06/19/2023 - 08:01

A resident who found what appear to be years-old human remains in Fort Smith last month says he’s troubled by the response from the coroner and RCMP. 

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Inuvik student earns RBC Indigenous Youth Scholarship

Mon, 06/19/2023 - 07:50

An Inuvik student in the U of A's Aboriginal Teachers Education program is among 20 recipients of a national Indigenous scholarship.

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Yellowknife doctor receives national mentorship award

Sun, 06/18/2023 - 09:05

Yellowknife's Dr David Pontin was recognized for his work as a mentor in rural medicine, especially his efforts to launch a northern residency program.

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NWT has ‘world’s largest tungsten deposit,’ new owner says

Sun, 06/18/2023 - 09:02

The company that bought a Mackenzie Mountains tungsten deposit from the GNWT last year says new estimates suggest it is the world's largest.

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Aurora College launching Indigenous health careers project

Sun, 06/18/2023 - 08:49

Aurora College is receiving $150,000 to tackle the NWT's healthcare staffing crisis, including work to encourage more Indigenous and northern youth into the sector.

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École Allain St-Cyr student wins $120,000 scholarship

Sat, 06/17/2023 - 09:06

"It's a huge weight off your shoulders." A Yellowknife student is receiving a $120,000 scholarship to help him pursue an engineering degree.

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Lithium firm hires Eileen Marlowe as community manager

Sat, 06/17/2023 - 09:02

As Yellowknife's lithium summer rush unfolds, one firm announced the hiring of a Łútsël K'é Dene First Nation communications specialist to smooth the way.

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Parks Canada and Alberta team up on new approach to wildfires

Sat, 06/17/2023 - 08:59

Parks Canada is rearranging its approach to wildfires in Wood Buffalo National Park, separating more than a dozen fires into two distinct groups.

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Yellowknife’s fire division to host June 24 open house

Sat, 06/17/2023 - 08:54

Yellowknife is opening up its fire hall for tours, fire truck rides and a range of other activities on Saturday, June 24.

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Yellowknife RCMP ask for help locating 32-year-old

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 14:56

Police in Yellowknife have issued a request for the public's help locating a 32-year-old reportedly not seen for two days.

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GNWT shares dramatic photos of successful Sambaa K’e burn

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:52

Photos from Sambaa K'e show the dramatic nature of a controlled burn to protect the community from a nearby wildfire.

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Kasteel celebrates expansion of training courses for northerners

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 11:44

Kasteel Construction and Coatings has launched a full slate of training courses for northerners, with the goal to build capacity across the NWT.

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New attempt at geothermal could be coming to Fort Liard

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 08:00

Geothermal energy is back on the table in Fort Liard. A decade after the last attempt failed, work on a fresh proposal is under way.

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Here’s everyone recognized at 2023’s Premier’s Awards

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 07:51

Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark, Barb Lennie, trapper training, an MMIWG action plan team and a Stem outreach group are among winners of the NWT premier's 2023 awards.

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Old Town Glassworks receives $25K for equipment and planning

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 07:41

Yellowknife's Old Town Glassworks says a $25,000 federal grant will help it to make upgrades and find ways to "work with more creative materials."

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Administrator to oversee Tsiigehtchic charter-to-hamlet transition

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 19:25

The GNWT has told Tsiigehtchic the charter community should be managed by an external administrator as it transitions into a hamlet.

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Brain Tumour Walk returns to Yellowknife

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 16:15

Yellowknife's eighth annual Brain Tumour Walk will take place at Somba K'e Civic Plaza on Saturday at noon

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