Northwest Territories News

"It's so impressive." Two Fort Simpson 12-year-olds wowed their coach at a Yellowknife speed skating tournament – despite having no ice to train on back home.

Yellowknifers lined the streets in temperatures just above -20C to see Santa Claus and dozens of supporting floats. Here are some of our favourite photos.

Floored by the first wave of flu in the NWT this month? Health officials say you should still get your shot. It could help against a different flu strain later.

The Gwich'in Tribal Council met with US representatives to discuss the recent opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to possible oil and gas drilling.

Through an odd set of circumstances, the NWT held two mining awards shows this week. Here are the winners from each event.

The virus sweeping through Yellowknife over the past week or two is having a significant effect on youth according to NWT health officials.

The NWT's three active diamond mines form the heartbeat of its economy. Diavik will close for sure in March. Ekati is in trouble. So how's the third one doing?

While there are no firm figures, accounts from dozens of residents suggest Yellowknife has been hit hard by illness lately. A bad flu season had been expected.

Alberta's plan to use the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights has NWT advocates worried about the impact on gender-affirming care access.

A vacant federally owned building in downtown Yellowknife is reopening as 36 social housing units operated by Housing NWT. Officials held a tour on Thursday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with NWT Premier RJ Simpson on Friday afternoon. Simpson is also attending a Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner in Ottawa.

Discounted tickets for the 2026 Folk on the Rocks music festival in Yellowknife go on sale at 10am on Friday.

Toni Heron has been elected to a new term as Salt River First Nation's chief, defeating former MLA and ex-chief Frieda Martselos in Thursday's vote.

Model ballerinas? No. Model parents? Maybe. This Yellowknife festive show turns moms and dads into co-stars alongside their kids. Come to a rehearsal with us.

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Chief Ernest Betsina says the Yellowknives Dene First Nation is working with the GNWT to "immediately address" elevated lead levels in water at Dettah's school.

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Inuvik RCMP arrested Harbi Ali in 2023 following a search of the Bompas Place apartments. He has now been sentenced to two years in prison for drug trafficking.

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"I wanted to work for my hometown." Gwichya Gwich’in band manager Chavaughn Blake and Tuktoyaktuk's Holly Campbell won awards at a gathering of administrators.

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The Arctic Bioenergy Summit and Tour will take place in Yellowknife in January, focusing on biomass electricity and heating in northern communities.

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Federal forecasters will start using yellow, orange and red alerts to help people understand severe weather faster. Learn more about the new system.

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The Town of Hay River says efforts to bring its drinking water back within guidelines are working, but haven't yet done enough to lift an earlier advisory.

The post Not enough progress to lift Hay River water advisory, town says first appeared on Cabin Radio.