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NTPC ‘cautiously optimistic’ water levels at Snare will be up

The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) is cautiously optimistic that water levels in the Snare hydro system will be higher this year. Record low levels...

Review board recommends green light for Ekati expansion

Plans to expand the Ekati diamond mine have received approval from an environmental review board. Ekati's owners want to begin developing the site's largest remaining kimberlite deposit, known...

NWT economic outlook ‘not great’ for the next five years

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is forecasting marginal surpluses for the next three fiscal years followed by consecutive deficits. Those figures were released...

Northwestel drops over-usage cost by 50 cents per GB

Northern internet service provider Northwestel has dropped the price customers pay for straying beyond their monthly usage cap. In a news release on Monday, the...

Yellowknifers asked to ditch the car as part of Walk to Work Week

If you're used to driving to work in the morning, now might be the time to reconsider. Walk to Work Week kicks off in Yellowknife...

Galusha, Koe move on to pre-qualifiers for curling nationals

Kerry Galusha and Jamie Koe will have a chance to compete in curling nationals after emerging victorious during territorial playdowns in Hay River. The Hay...

Yellowknife’s annual dog derby safe after Dominion steps in

Organizers of the annual Canadian Championship dog derby in Yellowknife say sponsorship from Dominion Diamond has saved the race. The Diavik mine was a former...

Future of junior kindergarten in NWT uncertain, says minister

The Northwest Territories' new education minister says the future of the junior kindergarten program lies in the hands of NWT communities. Junior kindergarten was rolled out...

Yellowknifers create an orchestra, then paint to it

Sea monsters, airships and a dream come true. Yellowknife's habit of forming occasional pop-up orchestras continued this weekend, accompanied by four painters from the Borderless...

Coyote’s, Buffalo team up to bring fruit to northern schools

The owner of a Yellowknife restaurant has teamed up with Buffalo Airways to deliver fresh fruit to schools in remote northern communities. Ed But, owner of...

Behchoko relying on trucked water to avoid ’emergency’

Community leaders in Behchoko say it’s becoming too costly to supply water to residents in Edzo by trucking it in from a neighbouring community. Edzo...

New funding for recreation leaders an ‘investment’ in NWT

A recreational group based in the NWT says new funding for the Tri-Territorial Recreation Training Project is an 'investment' in the territory’s future. On Wednesday night, the...

Canada Winter Games opponents not swayed by report

Critics of Yellowknife's proposed bid to host the 2023 Canada Winter Games say they are not convinced by the findings of a new report. The...

Dates confirmed for 2016 Polar Pond Hockey tournament

The eighth installment of Hay River’s Polar Pond Hockey tournament has been confirmed for the weekend of March 4. As has become tradition, the outdoor...

Three groups share $1.5 million Arctic Inspiration Prize

This year's Arctic Inspiration Prize is to be split between all three finalists after organizers announced a surprise jump in funding. Billed as a million-dollar prize, organizers at...

Extended project allows trucks to carry more weight to mines

The territory’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has extended a pilot project that allows commercial trucks to ship more weight when travelling between Hay River...

Yellowknife can host 2023 Canada Games, says report

Yellowknife has the resources to host the 2023 Canada Games according to a new report. A working committee established by city officials delivered its verdict on...

Support group for women with cancer launches in Yellowknife

A new peer support group for women dealing with cancer will hold its first meeting in Yellowknife Wednesday night. The support group is being...

NWT residents’ perception of police ‘worse than elsewhere’

Figures released on Wednesday suggest Northwest Territories residents take a dimmer-than-average view of their police. Statistics Canada has published the results of a survey conducted in...

Nominate your Hero of the Week by Thursday at 12pm!

Did a local hero rescue your week? Do you want to say 'thanks' to someone in Yellowknife, Hay River or anywhere in the NWT? Together with...

GNWT to step up inspections at Snap Lake mine

The Government of the Northwest Territories will conduct more inspections at Snap Lake as remaining workers suspend operations at the mine. De Beers is placing...

Long John Jamboree, lacking cash, turns to online fundraiser

After losing the backing of mining company De Beers, Yellowknife's Long John Jamboree is appealing directly to residents for financial aid. On Monday, De Beers...

Snowboarding in the NWT has just been revolutionized

Snowboarding in Yellowknife is no longer an uphill battle. After years of work to install and certify the equipment, the city's Bristol Pit snowboarding venue...

Yellowknife gets ready to welcome first Syrian refugees

A Yellowknife group has received the green light from the federal government to privately sponsor a family of Syrian refugees. Residents and the territorial government...
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