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Man killed after being struck by tow rope, Hay River RCMP say

Man killed after being struck by tow rope, Hay River RCMP say

A 21-year-old has died as a result of an incident involving a tow rope, according to Hay River RCMP.
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Yellowknife inflation slows to three per cent in May

Yellowknife inflation slows to three per cent in May

By comparison, annual prices increased by 3.4% for Canadians
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Cenovus hit with clean-up order after diesel spills into northern Alberta lake

Cenovus hit with clean-up order after diesel spills into northern Alberta lake

Cenovus Energy Inc. has been issued a clean-up order by the Alberta Energy Regulator after more than 1,000 litres of diesel spilled into a northern Alberta lake.
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NWT Power Corporation fined $200,000 following death of worker in 2021

NWT Power Corporation fined $200,000 following death of worker in 2021

The Northwest Territories Power Corporation has been fined $200,000 for contravening the territory’s Safety Act after a worker died from injuries he sustained at a Yellowknife power plant in 2021.
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Total tax burden compromises more than five months of income: report

Total tax burden compromises more than five months of income: report

Have you ever heard of Tax Freedom Day?
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Hay River RCMP again come to aid of a resident who overdosed on drugs

Hay River RCMP again come to aid of a resident who overdosed on drugs

A woman who was reported to be in distress was found non-responsive outside of a school and showing signs of a drug overdose on Friday, June 23, according to the RCMP.
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Ottawa, Yellowknives Dene First Nation sign procurement framework agreement for Giant Mine

Ottawa, Yellowknives Dene First Nation sign procurement framework agreement for Giant Mine

The federal government and Yellowknives Dene First Nation have signed a procurement framework agreement for the cleanup of Giant Mine, one of Canada’s most contaminated sites.
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Yellowknives Dene First Nation opens new career centre

Yellowknives Dene First Nation opens new career centre

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) marked the opening of its new career centre to help members find employment.
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Parole Board of Canada grants Emrah Bulatci escorted leave from prison

Parole Board of Canada grants Emrah Bulatci escorted leave from prison

The man convicted of the murder of a RCMP constable in Hay River in 2007 was recently granted permission to make multiple escorted trips outside of prison.
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PHOTOS: Community shows its colours in first ever Pride Parade

PHOTOS: Community shows its colours in first ever Pride Parade

To commemorate Pride Month, the community held its first ever Pride parade on June 18.
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