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• Chamber releases nominees for Yellowknife’s 2026 business awards
  Up Here and Bluebell Eatery each received five nominations as the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce issued the shortlists for its 2026 awards. Here they are. The post Chamber releas…
• Power pole being struck causes hours-long outage in Behchokǫ̀
  Parts of Behchokǫ̀ were without electricity for hours on Sunday afternoon and evening after a power pole was knocked down, the NWT Power Corporation reported. The post Power pole …
• GNWT bargaining delayed because of mediator scarcity, union says
  The Union of Northern Workers says talks with the GNWT over a new collective agreement are delayed until early 2027 because no mediator is available any sooner. The post GNWT barg…
• Want to help pick the acts for the next Folk on the Rocks?
  If you've ever grumbled at the Folk on the Rocks lineup, time to put your music taste where your mouth is. The festival selections committee has openings. The post Want to help pi…
• Downtown Yellowknife recycling station moves closer to reality
  A "drop and go" downtown Yellowknife recycling station – housed in a seacan – is being considered for final approval by city planners. The post Downtown Yellowknife recycling stat…
• Inuvik to hold town hall meeting after shooting tragedy
  The Town of Inuvik says a public meeting will be held on September 22 as residents grieve the "tragic loss of life" that followed a shooting earlier this week. The post Inuvik to …
• Fortune Minerals granted new Nico water licence, land use permit
  Fortune Minerals secured key regulatory approvals for its proposed Nico mine, one of five NWT projects included in this week's Canada Investment Summit. The post Fortune Minerals …
• Children’s book about music and Métis culture launching in Hay River
  A book launch in Hay River on September 26 celebrates Papa’s Magic Fiddle, written by Treiva Plamondon and inspired by her late grandfather, Richard Lafferty. The post Children’s …
• GNWT and U of A sign 10-year northern research agreement
  The GNWT and University of Alberta signed a 10-year research agreement focused on northern priorities, Indigenous knowledge and youth opportunities. The post GNWT and U of A sign …
• Tłı̨chǫ groups create partnership to offer more apprenticeships
  A three-year agreement between the Tłı̨chǫ Government and Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation aims to help more Tłı̨chǫ citizens build careers in the trades. The post Tłı̨chǫ groups cr…

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• Jason Snaggs new Tłı̨chǫ Government Executive Officer Former YKDFN CEO and Gahcho Kué mine supply chain boss hired to advance priorities of Tłı̨chǫ people
  The Tłı̨chǫ Government welcomes Jason Snaggs as the new Tłı̨chǫ Executive Officer (TEO), bringing experience in public administration, leadership, and service to northern communit…
• Inuvik to hold Town Hall to help community heal after fatal shooting Also to discuss 'serious harm the illegal drug trade continues to cause,' says a notice from the town leadership
  The Town of Inuvik is holding a town hall this to discuss the “serious harm the illegal drug trade continues to cause,” following a fatal shooting one week ago. “Our community is …
• Do not consume drinking water in Sambaa K’e Boiling water no longer good enough after toxin detected in lake, says Chief Environmental Health Officer
  A toxin has been detected in the drinking water of Sambaa K’e, forcing a Do Not Consume order from the Chief Environmental Health Officer. This replaces the 10-day-old Boil Water …
• NWT Art Centre Initiative draws up plans to bless land at former Akaitcho Hall site To allow for pre-construction work, the Centre will follow guidance received from former Akaitcho residents, Indigenous community members
  In early October, the NWT Art Centre Initiative will host a gathering at the Akaitcho Hall site, to bless the land where the territory’s first public visual arts gallery could som…
• RCMP Chief Supt. Dyson Smith lays out policing challenges in the NWT Lax regional airport security, no license plate readers, influx of organized crime, 'bona fide risk' of more crime without ankle monitors, detailed for lawmakers
  “We’ve also seen an increase in charges and convictions. So again, it it is certainly it’s a different approach from what we used to do. We used to work on great. Big time-consumi…
• Health Minister Lesa Semmler resigns from 20th Assembly ‘She was not afraid to challenge her colleagues, and our decisions were better off for it,’ says Premier R.J. Simpson
  Embattled Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler has resigned as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Inuvik Twin Lakes. Semmler has issued the following statement: “T…
• What the missing Tibbitt-Contwoyto winter road could mean for Bathurst caribou Fewer 'sensory disturbances from traffic' and potentially less harvesting in the area could give the animals more space to feed and conserve energy
  For the first time in decades, the Bathurst caribou herd will spend a winter without the Tibbitt-Contwoyto winter road passing through areas used by the animals. The road, used fo…
• ‘People are looking North’ Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland says it's time to convert NWT's potential into something real
  Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland was in Toronto this week for the Canada Investment Summit and on Wednesday stated that five NWT critical mineral pro…
• Rio Tinto, Kitikmeot Inuit sign pact on impacts of Diavik’s closure Agreement marks commitment to ongoing partnership through mine’s closure and reclamation
  Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association have signed an agreement related to Diavik’s upcoming closure. The signing was completed at a community gatheri…
• UPDATED: Edmonton man charged in Monday’s fatal shooting in Inuvik Investigators believe no additional suspects at large after Monday gunfire; RCMP extends condolences to family, friends of the male victim, says a police notice
  One suspect has been charged following Inuvik’s shooting on Monday. On September 14th, at 6:52 am, Inuvik RCMP responded to a report of shots fired on Bompas Street, stated a Thur…

Yellowknifer

• QUIZ: Understanding international trade agreements
  A trade war between the U.S. and Canada has some far-reaching effects
• Kivalliq Trade Show prepares to listen, connect and present opportunities
  Annual event kicks off on Sept. 21 in Rankin Inlet
• House-sitting saves senior citizen from homelessness in Yellowknife
  Canada-NWT Housing Benefit needs some changes, she says
• World figure skaters land in Vernon
  Close to 300 from 12 countries participating in Skate Canada's International Adult Figure Skating Competition
• Getting plugged in with electric vehicles
  City of Yellowknife hosts information session to educate residents on benefits and challenges of EVs
• Two candidates so far in the running for mayor
  Garett Cochrane and Melissa Syer give their initial visions for what they want in a future Yellowknife
• Darlene Pagonis (Clegg)
  In Loving Memory ~
• Bill (William) Thomas Hogarth
  In Loving Memory ~
• Do not judge those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, advocate urges
  Better supports needed for FASD sufferers, according to Tammy Roberts
• Health Minister Lesa Semmler resigns
  Move comes months after regular MLAs call for resignation, formal censure

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• QUIZ: Understanding international trade agreements
  A trade war between the U.S. and Canada has some far-reaching effects
• Kivalliq Trade Show prepares to listen, connect and present opportunities
  Annual event kicks off on Sept. 21 in Rankin Inlet
• House-sitting saves senior citizen from homelessness in Yellowknife
  Canada-NWT Housing Benefit needs some changes, she says
• World figure skaters land in Vernon
  Close to 300 from 12 countries participating in Skate Canada's International Adult Figure Skating Competition
• Getting plugged in with electric vehicles
  City of Yellowknife hosts information session to educate residents on benefits and challenges of EVs
• Two candidates so far in the running for mayor
  Garett Cochrane and Melissa Syer give their initial visions for what they want in a future Yellowknife
• Darlene Pagonis (Clegg)
  In Loving Memory ~
• Bill (William) Thomas Hogarth
  In Loving Memory ~
• Do not judge those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, advocate urges
  Better supports needed for FASD sufferers, according to Tammy Roberts
• Health Minister Lesa Semmler resigns
  Move comes months after regular MLAs call for resignation, formal censure

Cabin Radio

• Chamber releases nominees for Yellowknife’s 2026 business awards
  Up Here and Bluebell Eatery each received five nominations as the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce issued the shortlists for its 2026 awards. Here they are. The post Chamber releas…
• Power pole being struck causes hours-long outage in Behchokǫ̀
  Parts of Behchokǫ̀ were without electricity for hours on Sunday afternoon and evening after a power pole was knocked down, the NWT Power Corporation reported. The post Power pole …
• GNWT bargaining delayed because of mediator scarcity, union says
  The Union of Northern Workers says talks with the GNWT over a new collective agreement are delayed until early 2027 because no mediator is available any sooner. The post GNWT barg…
• Want to help pick the acts for the next Folk on the Rocks?
  If you've ever grumbled at the Folk on the Rocks lineup, time to put your music taste where your mouth is. The festival selections committee has openings. The post Want to help pi…
• Downtown Yellowknife recycling station moves closer to reality
  A "drop and go" downtown Yellowknife recycling station – housed in a seacan – is being considered for final approval by city planners. The post Downtown Yellowknife recycling stat…
• Inuvik to hold town hall meeting after shooting tragedy
  The Town of Inuvik says a public meeting will be held on September 22 as residents grieve the "tragic loss of life" that followed a shooting earlier this week. The post Inuvik to …
• Fortune Minerals granted new Nico water licence, land use permit
  Fortune Minerals secured key regulatory approvals for its proposed Nico mine, one of five NWT projects included in this week's Canada Investment Summit. The post Fortune Minerals …
• Children’s book about music and Métis culture launching in Hay River
  A book launch in Hay River on September 26 celebrates Papa’s Magic Fiddle, written by Treiva Plamondon and inspired by her late grandfather, Richard Lafferty. The post Children’s …
• GNWT and U of A sign 10-year northern research agreement
  The GNWT and University of Alberta signed a 10-year research agreement focused on northern priorities, Indigenous knowledge and youth opportunities. The post GNWT and U of A sign …
• Tłı̨chǫ groups create partnership to offer more apprenticeships
  A three-year agreement between the Tłı̨chǫ Government and Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation aims to help more Tłı̨chǫ citizens build careers in the trades. The post Tłı̨chǫ groups cr…

Yellowknifer News

• QUIZ: Understanding international trade agreements
  A trade war between the U.S. and Canada has some far-reaching effects
• Kivalliq Trade Show prepares to listen, connect and present opportunities
  Annual event kicks off on Sept. 21 in Rankin Inlet
• World figure skaters land in Vernon
  Close to 300 from 12 countries participating in Skate Canada's International Adult Figure Skating Competition
• Two candidates so far in the running for mayor
  Garett Cochrane and Melissa Syer give their initial visions for what they want in a future Yellowknife
• Health Minister Lesa Semmler resigns
  Move comes months after regular MLAs call for resignation, formal censure
• Rio Tinto agrees to continue paying for Kitikmeot scholarships and cultural programs despite diamond mine closure
  Diavik ceased diamond production on March 26
• Twenty-five years on, the memories of 9/11 are still fresh for Mikey McBryan
  'It was unprecedented,' says Buffalo Airways general manager about Sept. 11, 2001
• NWT ready to build new future ahead: premier
  R.J. Simpson speaks about importance of investment summit in Toronto
• Edmonton man accused of murder following fatal Inuvik shooting
  Three other suspects released without charge: evidence gathering continues
• Alberta boy back home, doing well after near-fatal drowning incident in B.C. river
  Paul-Angelo Warren, 9, returned home from hospital Sept. 1, a month after a harrowing incident on the Shuswap River