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Power corp’s longest-serving employee retires with nearly 45 years of service

Power corp’s longest-serving employee retires with nearly 45 years of service

Norm McBride, on Oct. 14 — his last day of work after almost 45 years of service with the NWT Power Corporation — told Yellowknifer about his long career, how he was celebrated, and why he’s finally walking away.
GUEST COMMENT: Thinking outside of the (ice)box…

GUEST COMMENT: Thinking outside of the (ice)box…

In the 1980s, Orillia and London, Ont., were both considered ideal ‘test market’ communities for consumer goods.
Inflation in Yellowknife exceeds national average

Inflation in Yellowknife exceeds national average

Yellowknife realized a 7.7 per cent increase in the consumer price index in September compared to the same period one year earlier, according to Statistics Canada data released on Wednesday.
Inuvik Drum Youth of the Week: Cruz Elias

Inuvik Drum Youth of the Week: Cruz Elias

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St. Pat’s students cast their votes in mock city council election

St. Pat’s students cast their votes in mock city council election

Students at École St. Patrick High School held a mock vote before Yellowknife’s municipal election on Oct. 14.
Up to 137 Yellowknife mailboxes forced open, RCMP warn

Up to 137 Yellowknife mailboxes forced open, RCMP warn

After three weeks of investigating a growing number of complaints related to community mailboxes being forcibly opened, the RCMP has issued a warning for Yellowknifers to be cautious.
Kenny Bell resigns as mayor of Iqaluit

Kenny Bell resigns as mayor of Iqaluit

Kenny Bell has resigned as the mayor of Iqaluit as of October 18. He announced on Twitter the same day.
Overdue Fort McPherson boater found safe and sound: RCMP

Overdue Fort McPherson boater found safe and sound: RCMP

A man who was missing over the weekend is alive and in good spirits, according to Fort McPherson RCMP.
Transport Canada announces $5.4 million for airports in four communities

Transport Canada announces $5.4 million for airports in four communities

The Government of Canada on October 18 announced $5.4 million for four Nunavut communities. This money will go toward safety-related projects and equipment for airports in Cambridge Bay, Clyde River, Coral Harbour and Whale Cove.
Six new faces set to make up Yellowknife city council

Six new faces set to make up Yellowknife city council

And with that, there is a new council-elect in the city of Yellowknife.