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Yellowknife Scouts kicks off annual Christmas tree sale

Yellowknife Scouts kicks off annual Christmas tree sale

The evergreen tree is a familiar symbol of celebration that unites much of the world during the Christmas season. The brightly decorated trees, such as spruce, fir and pine, grace the homes of millions of people during the holidays.
Snow removal: ‘We did our best with the resources budgeted and allocated to us,’ says Yk’s public works director

Snow removal: ‘We did our best with the resources budgeted and allocated to us,’ says Yk’s public works director

Snow removal efforts from the city continue as some areas have not yet been reached for snow clearance.
Hay River woman facing numerous charges after string of break-and-enters

Hay River woman facing numerous charges after string of break-and-enters

A 21-year-old woman is facing a string of charges following multiple reports of break-and-enters and businesses around town earlier this month.
Arctic Winter Games vaccine change ‘was not driven by the Alberta premier in any shape or form,’ says Games executive

Arctic Winter Games vaccine change ‘was not driven by the Alberta premier in any shape or form,’ says Games executive

A decision to end vaccine mandates at the upcoming Arctic Winter Games had absolutely nothing to do with the Alberta government’s request and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith would not have been able to revoke $1.2 million in funding regardless.
Robbery suspect arrested following back alley chase downtown

Robbery suspect arrested following back alley chase downtown

The RCMP responded to a panic alarm from a business on 50 Street Tuesday and a plain-clothes officer drew his gun in the course of apprehending a robbery suspect after a back alley chase.
Traffic stop on Mackenzie Highway by Hay River RCMP nets suspected drug cash bust

Traffic stop on Mackenzie Highway by Hay River RCMP nets suspected drug cash bust

Hay River RCMP have arrested and charged a 37-year-old Alberta man after a traffic stop earlier this month on the Mackenzie Highway.
Kinngait RCMP investigating suspicious death

Kinngait RCMP investigating suspicious death

Kinngait RCMP have responded to a report of a deceased female at a residence.
Alberta Premier persuades Arctic Winter Games to remove vaccine mandate by threatening to pull funding

Alberta Premier persuades Arctic Winter Games to remove vaccine mandate by threatening to pull funding

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is bragging she convinced the Arctic Winter Games to drop its vaccine mandate for the Wood Buffalo 2023 games by threatening to cut off $1.2 million in funding for the upcoming youth event.
B.C. man facing several charges after traffic stop in Yellowknife

B.C. man facing several charges after traffic stop in Yellowknife

A 19-year-old man from B.C. is facing several charges after a traffic stop by Yellowknife RCMP.
Police seek public’s help in identifying armed robbery suspect

Police seek public’s help in identifying armed robbery suspect

Yellowknife RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business on Forrest Drive on Nov. 27 at approximately 7:25 a.m.