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It was a chilly Dec. 11 afternoon, but that didn’t stop the townspeople of Inuvik from taking part in their annual Christmas parade. Streets were lined with candy as floats and town vehicles moved down Mackenzie Road in the few moments of light available. Donovan Arey’s elf family float won first prize in the town’s contest.

When a mob descended on Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021, killing five people in the process, it was noted by observers that had the rioters belonged to any other demographic than white Republicans, the National Guard would have been called in and the day would have turned out very differently.

A stranded American couple on their honeymoon might recommend Yellowknife as a travel destination but likely won’t encourage their friends to fly with WestJet.

At least four RCMP vehicles and an ambulance were dispatched to Bruno’s Pizza on 53 Street at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday due to a report of an armed robbery.

A 30-year-old Yellowknife man is facing a slew of charges following multiple break-and-enters earlier this week.

Justin Merritt, a councillor with the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Dec. 27.

Terry Brookes, vice-chairperson for Yellowknife Education District No. 1’s board of trustees, spoke to Yellowknifer recently what he’s learned as a trustee after nearly 30 years of service.

Inuvik Drum Community Art Showcase: Spooky Crafts, by Ms. Katie Raska’s Grade One Class

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Inuvik’s premiere holiday shopping spree was back in full force this year. Running from Nov. 25 to 27, the Great Northern Arts Festival’s annual Christmas Craft Fair jam-packed the Midnight Sun Complex with the finest artists and artisans of the Delta. Enjoy this third of three showcases of the merchants you can support this year. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo