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City provides shelter to flood affected evacuees at Multiplex

City provides shelter to flood affected evacuees at Multiplex

Following the evacuation order of Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation late Wednesday, May 11, the City of Yellowknife has opened the doors of its multiplex to help community members find some peace among the chaos.
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Alianait Arts Festival set to return June 30

Alianait Arts Festival set to return June 30

The 18th annual Alianait Arts Festival is set to take place under the big top from June 30 to July 3 in Iqaluit.
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Designer Xanax knockoff with higher potency arrives in NWT: OCPHO

Designer Xanax knockoff with higher potency arrives in NWT: OCPHO

A designer drug being sold as Xanax, but with higher potency, has been detected in the Northwest Territories, according to the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO).
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Water levels rising as ‘significant ice jam’ still near community

Water levels rising as ‘significant ice jam’ still near community

Water levels were continuing to rise and more extensive flooding occurring throughout the Town of Hay River following evacuation of the entire community early Thursday morning.
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Digawolf releases first all Tłıcho LP in over a decade

Digawolf releases first all Tłıcho LP in over a decade

Digawolf, a Yellowknife-based, two time Juno award nominated group, will be releasing their first all-Tłı̨chǫ album in over decade.
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Hay River, K'atlodeeche ordered to evacuate

Hay River, K'atlodeeche ordered to evacuate

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Inuvik Drum news briefs: Free menstrual products, ice roads close, CCSG Amundsen seeks student

Inuvik Drum news briefs: Free menstrual products, ice roads close, CCSG Amundsen seeks student

Ice roads close for the season
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City to hold open house for Home Energy Financing Program

City to hold open house for Home Energy Financing Program

On the verge of creating a Home Energy Financing Program, the City of Yellowknife is holding a public Open House in the council chamber (located at City Hall which is in the area of Somba K’e Park) on Wednesday, May 18 from 12 to 2 p.m.
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One-person protest on Franklin Ave. for Indigenous rights

One-person protest on Franklin Ave. for Indigenous rights

Yellowknifer Georgina Franklin demands affordable housing
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Residents express worry over flood damage as water levels rise

Residents express worry over flood damage as water levels rise

Residents packed the Aurora Ford Arena Tuesday night in the first major public meeting held by the Town of Hay River since major flooding began late last week.
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