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• Telesat awarded $2.3 billion to build satellites for military communication
  The federal government awarded Telesat $2.3 billion to build 69 low-Earth orbit satellites to enhance the Canadian Armed Forces' satellite communication. The post Telesat awarded …
• Man convicted of impaired driving causing 2021 death of Kristine McLeod
  Malcolm Nerysoo was convicted of one count of impaired driving causing the 2021 death of Kristine McLeod, then deputy grand chief of the Gwich'in Tribal Council. The post Man conv…
• Alaska to host 2028 Arctic Winter Games, returning event to two-year cycle
  After announcing in December 2025 the Arctic Winter Games would temporarily be held every three years, Fairbanks, Alaska is set to host the games in 2028. The post Alaska to host …
• Following tip, RCMP arrest woman with ‘significant’ amount of drugs
  Norman Wells RCMP say they arrested and charged a Fort Good Hope woman "known to be involved in the drug trade" after seizing 437 grams of suspected crack-cocaine. The post Follow…
• Child hit by truck in Yellowknife expected to recover, RCMP say
  RCMP say 'no evidence of criminality was found' after a child was hit by a pickup truck while crossing the street on a bicycle on a red light. The post Child hit by truck in Yello…
• In pictures: Yellowknife’s 2026 Old Town Ramble and Ride
  Yellowknife's 20th annual celebration of the August long weekend featured art, music and bikes. Here are some photos from the festivities. The post In pictures: Yellowknife’s 2026…
• Air North partners with NWT sport organizations to offer discounted airfare
  Air North is offering reduced rates, complimentary baggage and other benefits for travel booked by a registered territorial sport organization until December 2027. The post Air No…
• RCMP arrest two suspects for assaults connected to the illicit drug trade
  RCMP say they have arrested and charged two men in connection to assaults reported on July 22 and 23 believed to be "linked to Yellowknife’s drug subculture." The post RCMP arrest…
• As the NWT warms, is more commercial agriculture the right move?
  Climate change could open up new areas in the North for agriculture. There are big questions around consequences for the land, economy and food security. The post As the NWT warms…
• Yellowknife’s Sikh community now has a place of worship
  "It has been beautiful. I think it helps me." Yellowknife's Sikh community established a gurudwara, a place to gather, pray and meditate. Take a look inside. The post Yellowknife’…

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• Cancer mortality rates higher in NWT’s Indigenous population than others However, after including non-Indigenous population, overall cancer rates remained 'generally similar to the rest of Canada,' states new GNWT report
  Between 2011 and 2022 in the NWT, the number of cancer deaths in the Indigenous population was higher than in the non-Indigenous population for all years except for 2021, where it…
• Return of carfentanil to Hay River drives home dangers of illegal drugs Chief Public Health Officer updates public health advisory; other deadly fentanyl analogues also detected in the NWT’s second-largest community
  The detection of carfentanil and other fentanyl analogues in drugs tested in Hay River has prompted the Chief Public Health Officer to issue an updated public health advisory abou…
• One-fifth of all gender-related homicide victims in Canada were Indigenous StatsCan says 57% of those had at least one prior contact with police as a victim of a violent crime — almost double of non-Indigenous victims
  Despite Indigenous women and girls comprising about 5% of the total population of women and girls in Canada, from 2009 to 2022, 20% of all gender-related homicide victims were Ind…
• Fairbanks skates away with 2028 Arctic Winter Games AWG International Committee returns games to two-year cycle; GNWT supportive, reminds potential Team NT members to get passports
  The Arctic Winter Games International Committee has awarded the 2028 Arctic Winter Games to Fairbanks, Alaska, restoring the Games to their traditional two-year cycle, say organiz…
• Near pound of crack cocaine seized in Norman Wells; Fort Good Hope woman charged RCMP say a public tip about a suspected drug trafficker resulted in arrest at airport
  The RCMP in Norman Wells recently claimed nearly a whole pound of crack-cocaine and charged one person after they were informed of trafficking activity. The tip from the public ca…
• Healthy water fundamental to Treaty rights to hunt, fish, trap, gather and harvest Treaty peoples must be recognized as full decision-making partners in a modernized Mackenzie River Basin agreement, say Dene Nation, Treaty 8 First Nations
  Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the Dene Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding, establishing a formal partnership to uphold Treaty rights and interests “to protec…
• Arrests made after encampment stabbing, subsequent home invasion Woman required surgery after attack; RCMP says 'both incidents linked to Yellowknife’s drug subculture'
  A woman received serious stab wounds at a downtown Yellowknife homeless encampment, and a person jumped out a window after being assaulted in a home invasion, with “both incidents…
• Visitors are welcomed to Thaıdené Nëné, but there are rules, courtesies to follow Annual closure of Desnéthcheé site in the park a reminder that the area of East Arm of Great Slave Lake is being diligently managed under new 10-year plan
  The annual closure to outsiders for the sacred spiritual gathering site area in the Thaıdene Nëné National Park Reserve runs this year from August 5th to 19th. Each year, the Supe…
• Data centre proponents step forward in K’atl’odeeche, Yellowknife 'Any proposed development ... must be approached with care, responsibility and due diligence,' says KFN leadership
  Some NWT voices are championing the idea of building data centres in the territory, but the scale of the projects differs. Kátł’odeeche First Nation’s Lyle Fabian, CEO of KatloTec…
• Fort Smith residents came together to support Pedzéh Kı̨́/Wrigley evacuees 'It’s been wonderful to have more people in the community, honestly,' says Fort Smith community services director Lauren Howes
  When Fort Smith was called upon to host wildfire evacuees from Pedzéh Kı̨́/Wrigley in late June, the emergency was met with “an incredible community response when we put a call ou…

Yellowknifer

• City may open a new department for federal projects
  Directorate would include a new deputy city manager role and make the director of governance and corporate services position permanent
• NWT’s crime severity index dropped 7.5 per cent in 2025, but remains highest in the country
  'Crime is often a symptom of broader social issues,' RCMP say
• In photos: Yellowknife’s 20th annual Ramble and Ride
  More than 3,000 people came to Old Town to see local artists, vendors and more
• Patricia Russell
  In Loving Memory ~
• Kerry Andrew Smith
  In Loving Memory ~
• Hay River council moves toward zoning and development changes for flood-risk areas
  Restrictions proposed on development in areas deemed at risk; new flood-proofing rules possible
• ‘I’ve lost about eight people to suicide’ youth delegate tells Inuit Circumpolar Council
  Gwen Natsiq wants to see funding for peer-to-peer support groups
• Fairbanks, Alaska, to host 2028 Arctic Winter Games after NWT pulled out
  GNWT withdrew, citing lack of capacity
• Norman Wells RCMP seize nearly one pound of suspected crack-cocaine
  34-year-old Fort Good Hope woman charged
• Taste Teasers kick-started NWT Culinary Festival
  The community sampled the festival's official mocktail, hot chicken wings, Mexican street corn and deviled eggs

NNSL

• City may open a new department for federal projects
  Directorate would include a new deputy city manager role and make the director of governance and corporate services position permanent
• NWT’s crime severity index dropped 7.5 per cent in 2025, but remains highest in the country
  'Crime is often a symptom of broader social issues,' RCMP say
• In photos: Yellowknife’s 20th annual Ramble and Ride
  More than 3,000 people came to Old Town to see local artists, vendors and more
• Patricia Russell
  In Loving Memory ~
• Kerry Andrew Smith
  In Loving Memory ~
• Hay River council moves toward zoning and development changes for flood-risk areas
  Restrictions proposed on development in areas deemed at risk; new flood-proofing rules possible
• ‘I’ve lost about eight people to suicide’ youth delegate tells Inuit Circumpolar Council
  Gwen Natsiq wants to see funding for peer-to-peer support groups
• Fairbanks, Alaska, to host 2028 Arctic Winter Games after NWT pulled out
  GNWT withdrew, citing lack of capacity
• Norman Wells RCMP seize nearly one pound of suspected crack-cocaine
  34-year-old Fort Good Hope woman charged
• Taste Teasers kick-started NWT Culinary Festival
  The community sampled the festival's official mocktail, hot chicken wings, Mexican street corn and deviled eggs

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• Telesat awarded $2.3 billion to build satellites for military communication
  The federal government awarded Telesat $2.3 billion to build 69 low-Earth orbit satellites to enhance the Canadian Armed Forces' satellite communication. The post Telesat awarded …
• Man convicted of impaired driving causing 2021 death of Kristine McLeod
  Malcolm Nerysoo was convicted of one count of impaired driving causing the 2021 death of Kristine McLeod, then deputy grand chief of the Gwich'in Tribal Council. The post Man conv…
• Alaska to host 2028 Arctic Winter Games, returning event to two-year cycle
  After announcing in December 2025 the Arctic Winter Games would temporarily be held every three years, Fairbanks, Alaska is set to host the games in 2028. The post Alaska to host …
• Following tip, RCMP arrest woman with ‘significant’ amount of drugs
  Norman Wells RCMP say they arrested and charged a Fort Good Hope woman "known to be involved in the drug trade" after seizing 437 grams of suspected crack-cocaine. The post Follow…
• Child hit by truck in Yellowknife expected to recover, RCMP say
  RCMP say 'no evidence of criminality was found' after a child was hit by a pickup truck while crossing the street on a bicycle on a red light. The post Child hit by truck in Yello…
• In pictures: Yellowknife’s 2026 Old Town Ramble and Ride
  Yellowknife's 20th annual celebration of the August long weekend featured art, music and bikes. Here are some photos from the festivities. The post In pictures: Yellowknife’s 2026…
• Air North partners with NWT sport organizations to offer discounted airfare
  Air North is offering reduced rates, complimentary baggage and other benefits for travel booked by a registered territorial sport organization until December 2027. The post Air No…
• RCMP arrest two suspects for assaults connected to the illicit drug trade
  RCMP say they have arrested and charged two men in connection to assaults reported on July 22 and 23 believed to be "linked to Yellowknife’s drug subculture." The post RCMP arrest…
• As the NWT warms, is more commercial agriculture the right move?
  Climate change could open up new areas in the North for agriculture. There are big questions around consequences for the land, economy and food security. The post As the NWT warms…
• Yellowknife’s Sikh community now has a place of worship
  "It has been beautiful. I think it helps me." Yellowknife's Sikh community established a gurudwara, a place to gather, pray and meditate. Take a look inside. The post Yellowknife’…

Yellowknifer News

• NWT’s crime severity index dropped 7.5 per cent in 2025, but remains highest in the country
  'Crime is often a symptom of broader social issues,' RCMP say
• In photos: Yellowknife’s 20th annual Ramble and Ride
  More than 3,000 people came to Old Town to see local artists, vendors and more
• Hay River council moves toward zoning and development changes for flood-risk areas
  Restrictions proposed on development in areas deemed at risk; new flood-proofing rules possible
• Fairbanks, Alaska, to host 2028 Arctic Winter Games after NWT pulled out
  GNWT withdrew, citing lack of capacity
• Norman Wells RCMP seize nearly one pound of suspected crack-cocaine
  34-year-old Fort Good Hope woman charged
• Calgary child drowns in Shuswap River in Enderby
  9-year-old pinned against deadwood by current, taken to hospital in critical condition
• City of Yellowknife invites residents to free electric vehicle symposium
  Learn how technology performs in Northern conditions
• Stabbing and home invasion in Yellowknife result in two ‘drug subculture’ arrests
  Two men charged with multiple offences
• QIA will get its own icebreaker before the end of the year
  Acquires polar class icebreaker 'Nordica' built in Finland
• NWT minimum wage increasing 25 cents in September
  GNWT to reconsider adjustment model