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Total wildfires in 2022 season forecasted to more than double five-year average

Total wildfires in 2022 season forecasted to more than double five-year average

The number of wildfires in the 2022 season is on track to more than double the five-year average, and is on the cusp of surpassing the ten-year average, according to forecasting by NWT Fire.
Parks Canada monitoring anthrax outbreak in Wood Buffalo National Park

Parks Canada monitoring anthrax outbreak in Wood Buffalo National Park

59 dead bison discovered, sparking effort to contain the disease
Town asks for ‘vigilance’ in protecting public spaces from overnight vandalism

Town asks for ‘vigilance’ in protecting public spaces from overnight vandalism

Town of Inuvik officials are asking nicely one last time to anyone who roams freely throughout the night not to damage municipal property while they’re enjoying the summer.
City announces launch of new parking meter app

City announces launch of new parking meter app

The City of Yellowknife has announced that, effective Tuesday August 16, Passport Parking Canada will be available for residents as the City’s new parking meter app.
Inuvik Drum Youth of the Week: Kane Sidney

Inuvik Drum Youth of the Week: Kane Sidney

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Inuvik to receive food subsidy for spring and fall isolation

Inuvik to receive food subsidy for spring and fall isolation

Food prices will be subsidized in Inuvik during spring break-up and fall freeze up as food security in the North received another funding boost from Ottawa.
Inuvik Drum Visitors of the Week: Tammi and Brian Difranco

Inuvik Drum Visitors of the Week: Tammi and Brian Difranco

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Highway Express has airport goers floating on Cloud 9

Highway Express has airport goers floating on Cloud 9

A familiar food favourite has been greeting passengers arriving at Mike Zubko Airport.
IN PHOTOS: Midway Music Festival rocks the mountains

IN PHOTOS: Midway Music Festival rocks the mountains

A community classic, the Midway Music festival was back in full force July 29 to Aug. 1. Hundreds came from far and wide for a weekend of dancing, singing and celebrations. With border restrictions eased, even friends and family from Alaska made the trip. Photos courtesy of Lawrence Norbert.
IN PHOTOS: Midnight Sun Tournament

IN PHOTOS: Midnight Sun Tournament

Inuvik Slo-pitch association held its annual Midnight Sun tournament from July 29 to Aug. 1. With the town dropping field rates, more teams were able to register and in total nine teams came out for a weekend of ball. When the dust settled, the Native Yankees took the 2022 championship.