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The federal government awarded Telesat $2.3 billion to build 69 low-Earth orbit satellites to enhance the Canadian Armed Forces' satellite communication....
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.
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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.
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.
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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....
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.
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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....
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.
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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....
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.
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Yellowknife's 20th annual celebration of the August long weekend featured art, music and bikes. Here are some photos from the festivities....
In Photos: 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.
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Air North is offering reduced rates, complimentary baggage and other benefits for travel booked by a registered territorial sport organization until December 2027....
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.
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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."...
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."
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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....
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.
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"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....
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.
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Want your pet to be the star of a 2027 calendar? The NWT SPCA is promising that with its latest fundraiser. Here's how to enter or vote....
NWT SPCA launches 2027 pet calendar fundraiser
Want your pet to be the star of a 2027 calendar? The NWT SPCA is promising that with its latest fundraiser. Here's how to enter or vote.
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In Fort Liard, the baseball diamond is beloved by local bison – which causes all sorts of problems. A grant worth $20,000 will help ball players build a better fence....
Fort Liard receives grant to bison-proof its baseball diamond
In Fort Liard, the baseball diamond is beloved by local bison – which causes all sorts of problems. A grant worth $20,000 will help ball players build a better fence.
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The NWT's minimum wage will increase by 25 cents an hour on September 1, 2026 to the new baseline hourly rate of $17.20....
NWT minimum wage goes from $16.95 to $17.20 on September 1
The NWT's minimum wage will increase by 25 cents an hour on September 1, 2026 to the new baseline hourly rate of $17.20.
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A Yellowknife resident encountered an unexpected guest when a fox wandered through a side door and spent the morning in her bedroom....
‘I think he’s a regular visitor.’ Fox holes up in Yellowknife bedroom
A Yellowknife resident encountered an unexpected guest when a fox wandered through a side door and spent the morning in her bedroom.
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Yellowknife artist Erin Suliak's vinoks – inspired by locations around the city – are on display at Saskatoon's Ukrainian Museum of Canada until September....
Yellowknife artist displaying vinoks made of garbage in national museum
Yellowknife artist Erin Suliak's vinoks – inspired by locations around the city – are on display at Saskatoon's Ukrainian Museum of Canada until September.
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Zakk Lafferty is guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 killing of 17-year-old Deijean Drybones in Behchokǫ̀, a jury found on Friday....
Zakk Lafferty is guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 killing of 17-year-old Deijean Drybones in Behchokǫ̀, a jury found on Friday.
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Kirk Dolphus is the new Ɂek'wahtı̨dǝ́ of Délı̨nę. In an interview, he set out a message of collaboration and change alongside a lengthy to-do list....
Kirk Dolphus, new leader of Délı̨nę, pledges to ‘work collectively’
Kirk Dolphus is the new Ɂek'wahtı̨dǝ́ of Délı̨nę. In an interview, he set out a message of collaboration and change alongside a lengthy to-do list.
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A jury is deliberating after closing statements from the Crown and defence in a retrial regarding the death of Deijean Drybones in Behchokǫ̀ three years ago....
Crown, defence present final arguments in 2023 stabbing retrial
A jury is deliberating after closing statements from the Crown and defence in a retrial regarding the death of Deijean Drybones in Behchokǫ̀ three years ago.
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"Airing our dirty laundry on TV, that'll be fun." When Family Feud Canada invited the team behind Yellowknife's One of a Thai food truck, they instantly agreed....
Family behind One of a Thai to appear on Family Feud Canada
"Airing our dirty laundry on TV, that'll be fun." When Family Feud Canada invited the team behind Yellowknife's One of a Thai food truck, they instantly agreed.
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Yellowknife's 2026 Colour Run is almost here, marking the event's return after a spectacular debut in 2025. Here's how to take part....
What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2026 Colour Run
Yellowknife's 2026 Colour Run is almost here, marking the event's return after a spectacular debut in 2025. Here's how to take part.
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Tuktoyaktuk just suffered fresh storm damage but the mayor is preoccupied by the wait for cash to recover from the last big storm, almost a year ago....
Battered by fresh storms, Tuk awaits funding for last year’s repairs
Tuktoyaktuk just suffered fresh storm damage but the mayor is preoccupied by the wait for cash to recover from the last big storm, almost a year ago.
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With new homes built, dozens renovated and a campground planned, Nahanni Butte's leaders are trying to tackling overcrowding while eyeing its tourism potential...
How the Nahɂą Dehé Dene Band is building for Nahanni Butte’s future
With new homes built, dozens renovated and a campground planned, Nahanni Butte's leaders are trying to tackling overcrowding while eyeing its tourism potential
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The NWT's stance on a new Canada-wide alcohol sales deal results in exclusion from business opportunities, the Yellowknife-based NWT Brewing Co said....
YK brewery says NWT’s stance on alcohol deal is ‘disadvantage’
The NWT's stance on a new Canada-wide alcohol sales deal results in exclusion from business opportunities, the Yellowknife-based NWT Brewing Co said.
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The federal government reversed course on a plan to stop covering travel associated with a key mental health program, saying money has now been found....
Ottawa reinstates money for counselling travel after opposition
The federal government reversed course on a plan to stop covering travel associated with a key mental health program, saying money has now been found.
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Trying to save these bats from a deadly fungus takes all night. We joined the team. Claire McFarlane spent two nights with researchers outside Kakisa, NWT to see the fight to stop white nose syndrome reaching the territory’s bats. #northwestterritories #wildlife #science #canada
Cabin Radio spent two nights with researchers outside Kakisa as they work to protect bats from a fungus that has decimated populations across North America....
Joining the front line of the NWT’s fight to save its bats
Cabin Radio spent two nights with researchers outside Kakisa as they work to protect bats from a fungus that has decimated populations across North America.
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"All of this suggests we just need a lot more housing." A federal report finds two crises continung in Yellowknife: availability and affordability of homes....
Does your experience of housing in Yellowknife sound like this?
"All of this suggests we just need a lot more housing." A federal report finds two crises continung in Yellowknife: availability and affordability of homes.
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Hay River MLA Vince McKay started a petition to get the town its own education district. The SSDEC, which currently controls town education, is not impressed....
Vince McKay launches petition to create Hay River education district
Hay River MLA Vince McKay started a petition to get the town its own education district. The SSDEC, which currently controls town education, is not impressed.
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The NWT's utilities regulator published the first wave of correspondence regarding a hike in Inuvik natural gas prices – and ordered the gas company to respond....
Inuvik natural gas complaints reach Public Utilities Board
The NWT's utilities regulator published the first wave of correspondence regarding a hike in Inuvik natural gas prices – and ordered the gas company to respond.
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The Dene Nation and Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta signed an agreement pledging to jointly defend waters flowing from the oil sands to the Arctic coast....
Dene Nation signs water protection pact with Alberta Treaty 8
The Dene Nation and Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta signed an agreement pledging to jointly defend waters flowing from the oil sands to the Arctic coast.
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