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Standing Committee on National Defence begins Arctic tour on NORAD expansion with Iqaluit summit

Standing Committee on National Defence begins Arctic tour on NORAD expansion with Iqaluit summit

The federal Senate Standing Committee on National Defence is currently on a tour of the Canadian Arctic in connection to its study on Arctic Sovereignty. It kicked off with a visit to the Nunavut capital of Iqaluit earlier this month.
Fan favourite Abe Drennan could not be more grateful

Fan favourite Abe Drennan could not be more grateful

Abe Drennan can’t say enough thanks to his fans.
Fort Smith-area cabin found to be destroyed by wildfire

Fort Smith-area cabin found to be destroyed by wildfire

A cabin near Fort Smith was destroyed by a wildfire, the GNWT announced following a reconnaissance flight on Oct. 3.
Ryan Fequet seeks stronger communication in bid for council seat

Ryan Fequet seeks stronger communication in bid for council seat

Ryan Fequet, who has a master’s degree in conflict resolution, says he will be asking the tough questions if he’s elected to city council.
NWT fares third-worst in country in regards to homes in disrepair

NWT fares third-worst in country in regards to homes in disrepair

Over half of all dwellings in the Northwest Territories are more than 30 years old and nearly a quarter of those homes are in desperate need of major repairs.
On-site medical service discontinued at day shelter, sobering centre

On-site medical service discontinued at day shelter, sobering centre

A contract to provide dedicated on-site medical support for users of the day shelter and sobering centre expires Sept. 30 and the territorial government will not be extending it.
Together again for the Terry Fox Run

Together again for the Terry Fox Run

Across the Beaufort Delta and Mackenzie Mountains footsteps pounded the pavement for the Terry Fox Run Sept. 18.
‘Contaminated’: Giant Mine cleanup estimate set to exceed $1 billion

‘Contaminated’: Giant Mine cleanup estimate set to exceed $1 billion

On a small hill within eyeshot of Yellowknife’s skyline sit 365 sea cans sealed off behind a high wire fence, the surrounding roads regularly watered to settle dust.
School art competition inspires new Orange Shirt Day designs

School art competition inspires new Orange Shirt Day designs

Logos were submitted on Sept. 7. Of the four entries submitted by the community, Juliet Klengenberg’s design was chosen for the T-Shirts.
Missing teenager found safe and sound: Yellowknife RCMP

Missing teenager found safe and sound: Yellowknife RCMP

The Yellowknife teenager reported missing by Yellowknife RCMP has been found.