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Yellowknifer

Former Fort Res mayor defends fiscal record

Tim Edwards -
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In response to recent criticism, the former mayor of Fort Resolution said he and his council didn’t break the hamlet’s finances, and he has...
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Inuvik Drum

Healthy snack day promotes importance of oral health

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Students at East Three Elementary School were treated with apples and cheese as they celebrated Healthy Snack Day on April 18, which is one...
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Yellowknifer

Feds announce $1.6 million for Northern women’s groups

Brett McGarry -
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The federal government is giving $1.6 million in multi-year funding to four organizations that serve women in the NWT. The YWCA NWT will get about...
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Nunavut News

Pond Inlet receives grant from Jays Care Foundation to help rebuild baseball field

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The Toronto Blue Jays may not ever get to Pond Inlet anytime soon but a piece of the team will be around in the...
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Nunavut News

Nattiq Frolics pays tribute to Lucy Ann Maniyogena

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One of Nattiq Frolics’ biggest supporters isn’t there to celebrate the spring carnival this week but she hasn’t been forgotten. An animated Lucy Ann Maniyogena...
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Yellowknifer

Folk on the Rocks announces final wave of artists

Brett McGarry -
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Friday Folk on the Rocks festival announced the third and final wave of artists hitting the stage this summer. Canadian storyteller Fiver, garage rock band...
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Yellowknifer

City facilities will have reduced Easter hours

Meaghan Richens -
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A number of city facilities will have reduced hours this weekend. City hall will be closed all day today and on Monday. The library will be...
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NWT News/North

Social services under fire

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Warning: This story contains content some readers may find disturbing. She was stabbed repeatedly in her home in Yellowknife, allegedly by her estranged partner, while...
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Yellowknifer

Young girl with cerebral palsy heading to US for specialized surgery

Brett McGarry -
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A five year old girl with the most severe form cerebral palsy is in need of a unique surgery in the United States after...
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NWT News/North

Premier McLeod announces new associate deputy minister of infrastructure

Brett McGarry -
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Today the Premier Bob McLeod has announced the appointment of Mr. Sandy Kalgutkar to the position of associate deputy minister of Infrastructure, according to a...
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NWT News/North

Wyss foundation commits $750k to protect Edéhzhíe lands

Brett McGarry -
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The Wyss Foundation, founded by Swiss entrepreneur Hansjörg Wyss, has announced it will commit $750,000 over three years to help protect the Edéhzhíe National Wildlife Area. The...
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Yellowknifer

Sentencing adjourned for woman who sent sexually explicit messages to girl

Brendan Burke -
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The Ulukhaktok woman admitted to sending sexually explicit texts and Facebook messages to an underage girl, pleading guilty to an offence that carries a mandatory...
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Nunavut News

Qaggiavuut takes on the world, hoping to bring the world to Nunavut

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With $500,000 from the federal government, Qaggiavuut is one step closer to fulfilling the dream of a performing arts centre in Nunavut. The Qaggiq Hub,...
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Kivalliq News

AROUND KIVALLIQ: Fishing derby season

Darrell Greer -
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Fishing derby season is about to swim its way across the Kivalliq region and Arviat has announced its annual Trout and Pike Derby has...
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Yellowknifer

Military training coming to Kam Lake

Meaghan Richens -
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Canadian Armed Forces members will march along Deh Cho Boulevard in a military training exercise next week. The soldiers of C Company, The Loyal Edmonton Regiment, will march...
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Yellowknifer

Police increase downtown patrols in an effort to reduce crime

Brendan Burke -
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Law enforcement have long acted under the accepted belief that the presence of police is intrinsically tied to the prevalence of crime: More officers...
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Yellowknifer

CT scans, sterilization machines down at Stanton Territorial Hospital

Meaghan Richens -
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The Stanton Territorial Hospital is experiencing "service interruptions" with its CT scanner and sterilization units, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA)...
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Nunavut News

First Qikiqtaaluk science fair in 18 years yields three projects for nationals

Michele LeTourneau -
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Thanks to a movement to resurrect science fairs in the region, three Inuksuk High School students will represent the Qikiqtaaluk at the Canada-Wide Science...
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Kivalliq News

Jail birds come through for hockey team

Darrell Greer -
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The Rankin Inlet fire department and bylaw stepped up to help the Rankin Rock novice team fundraise in Rankin Inlet on April 5. Christine Wilson...
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NWT News/North

Feds invest $2.7M into nine NWT projects

Meaghan Richens -
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The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is investing $2.7 million into nine economic development projects in the Northwest Territories. The benefiting projects range from...
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Focus on business

Focus on Business: Old Town Glassworks

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In the early 90s then Mayor, Pat McMahon, once told Matthew Grogono that recycling was not something that would be done in the Northwest...
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Yellowknifer

We spoke to Yellowknifers about climate change, here’s what they said

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France Benoit is a farmer on the Ingraham Trail, and explains how she sees the effects of climate change on her daily work. "I have...
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Business

Remote family lodge to be operational this summer

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Much like the six-foot saplings and fireweed growing back into the area where old growth trees used to be, longtime family getaway Namushka Lodge...
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Business

One-stop shopping for hunting, fishing, safety and Arctic Cat

Darrell Greer -
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The Rankin Inlet business community has a new member after Nitsik Leasing and Sales held its grand opening last week in Rankin Inlet. A customer...
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Inuvik Drum

Inuvik music school offers helping hand to neighbouring communities

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Students at Angik School in Paulatuk can find soon themselves sitting in a music classroom learning how to play an instrument, thanks to the...
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Yellowknifer

Farming in Yellowknife

Ezra Black -
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After years of discussion, Yellowknife is finally developing an urban agriculture strategy. Urban agriculture, as defined by the city, is “the growing and raising of...
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Nunavut News

Taloyoak man charged after several shots fired

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A 21-year-old Taloyoak man faces several charges, including discharging a firearm with the intent to endanger life, following a shooting incident in the community...
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Hay River Hub

Party time for Growing Together

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Growing Together hosted an Easter party on April 12 at the Rec Centre. The gathering – appropriately called Hoppy Easter Party – was for children...
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Yellowknifer

Feds pledge $100K for accessible washroom at Northern United Place

Brett McGarry -
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The NWT Community Services Corporation in Yellowknife is receiving $100,000 in federal funding to build an accessible washroom in Northern United Place, announced Liberal MP Michael...
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Yellowknifer

Lone goose arrives early in Yellowknife

Brett Hawes -
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    A lonesome goose has been causing a stir in Yellowknife. Many residents have reported seeing the bird in recent weeks, including former NWT commissioner Tony...
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Opinion & Editorial Articles

DESTINATIONS: As a butterfly’s wing fans the flame, so too, does the hurricane

John Holman -
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From time to time with my friends in the bush, we stand around a fresh...

The real Orwell

Simon Whitehouse -
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Friends, reading is one way to expand your thinking, putting your life and times into...

EDITORIAL: 911: Yes, you’re still on hold

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The evolution of a territorial 911 emergency phone service from purely conceptual and largely ignored...

EDITORIAL: Family services without the services

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If we accept a mother of three's story of the neglect and incompetence she alleges...

TALES FROM THE DUMP: Not so brilliant ideas

Walt Humphries -
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This is a tale that happened years ago, at an exploration camp far out on...

Volunteerism a Kivalliq strength

Darrell Greer -
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As the call for volunteers once again rings out across the Kivalliq to signal the...

EDITORIAL: Nunavummiut deserve equal access to essentials

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Nutrition North Canada is intended to reduce food insecurity in the North. In the past,...

IN MY VIEW: Changing of the season

Harry Maksagak -
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As the season is changing so quickly, we begin to think and plan for this...
Aaron Hemens is the editor of the Inuvik Drum.

Vendors are critical to the community

Aaron Hemens -
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Andy and Rania Crowther took Bon Cafe with them as they left for Calgary earlier...

TALES FROM THE DUMP: It’s the law

Walt Humphries -
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A couple weeks ago at the salvage area, someone had dumped out a big pile...
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