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Solar farm up and running in Ulukhaktok

Solar farm up and running in Ulukhaktok

It took a bit longer than expect, but Ulukhaktok now has four new solar systems installed at its municipal buildings, dramatically cutting the diesel requirements for four buildings.
EDITORIAL: Why are we still paying for diesel when solar is free?

EDITORIAL: Why are we still paying for diesel when solar is free?

This week the GNWT announced it was making a “one-time contribution of $15.2 million to the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC)” to avoid a massive — and probably election guiding — jump in power bills.
Three people charged in Inuvik after crack bust

Three people charged in Inuvik after crack bust

Three individuals are facing drug charges after RCMP seized crack cocaine and an “unsecured” firearm from an apartment in Inuvik.
Great Northern Arts Festival cancelled due to “staffing concerns”

Great Northern Arts Festival cancelled due to “staffing concerns”

There will be no Great Northern Arts Festival this year.
VIDEO: Inuvialuit Day drum dancing

VIDEO: Inuvialuit Day drum dancing

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East Three Students learn practical skills in Trades Awareness Program

East Three Students learn practical skills in Trades Awareness Program

Students of East Three Secondary School got a taste of the trades in May.
Gwich’in ski jumper awarded top Canadian Snow Sports prize

Gwich’in ski jumper awarded top Canadian Snow Sports prize

Gwich’in world ski jump champion Alexandria Louttit has been co-named Athlete of the Year as a winner of the 2023 Prix Commémoratif John Semmelink Memorial Award.
Trek2Tuk4Kids hoping to raise $20,000 for student enrichment

Trek2Tuk4Kids hoping to raise $20,000 for student enrichment

If you see a lot of people walking, running or biking along the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk highway this weekend, give them a supportive honk.
Housing NWT to offer program to help improve renters credit scores

Housing NWT to offer program to help improve renters credit scores

A pilot program is launching in Inuvik and Fort Resolution to help people in public housing to improve their credit ratings.
Western Arctic Youth Collective speaks to United Nations

Western Arctic Youth Collective speaks to United Nations

Across the globe and particularly in Canada, governments have yet to live up to one very specific call to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, according to an Inuvik-based grassroots organization.