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2021 review of NWT RCMP sexual assault investigations calls for better access to victim supports

2021 review of NWT RCMP sexual assault investigations calls for better access to victim supports

The group that oversees the annual review of how police handle sexual assault cases in the territory announced their 2021 findings, March 7.
Computers for Schools distributes free computers to Yellowknifers in need

Computers for Schools distributes free computers to Yellowknifers in need

NWT’s Computers for School program seeking interns for paid positions
Pilots, owner of plane that brought Russian to Yellowknife fined

Pilots, owner of plane that brought Russian to Yellowknife fined

A Russian citizen, two pilots and their employer were fined a total of $24,000 after landing at Yellowknife airport March 1.
Snowking’s Winter Festival back in action on Yellowknife Bay

Snowking’s Winter Festival back in action on Yellowknife Bay

The Snowking’s Winter Festival has officially started and will be running until Mar. 27.
Through her lens: Local photographers talk process

Through her lens: Local photographers talk process

‘Trust your gut and everything else will fall into place’
Opinion: Facebook poster Chief Poitras sets addictions record straight

Opinion: Facebook poster Chief Poitras sets addictions record straight

When challenged on obvious failures, it’s sad to hear GNWT ministers sticking to poorly crafted scripts. I feel I have to say something and I think Dave Poitras, Chief of Salt River First Nation in Fort Smith, feels the same way.
Sports Talk: Yeah, it sucks that Yamal is out but that’s what you get when your country’s leader is a thug

Sports Talk: Yeah, it sucks that Yamal is out but that’s what you get when your country’s leader is a thug

When the Arctic Winter Games International Committee gave Yamal the boot on Tuesday, I was the least-shocked sports writer in the world.
Yellowknifer editorial: Butting heads over mental health

Yellowknifer editorial: Butting heads over mental health

With International Women’s Day marked on March 8, we can look to our Legislative Assembly as an example of progress towards gender equity.
Tales from the dump: A sign of the times

Tales from the dump: A sign of the times

It was symbolic, poignant and a little sad. One day at the dump I came across a wooden sign lying on the ground. It said “Compassion. Something we could all use more of.” It had been broken into pieces by a vehicle driving over it, so nothing to salvage and it would soon be buried in the dump with the other garbage. Perhaps this was an omen for our current times.
YK COLD CASE PART 2: The Search for Angela Meyer

YK COLD CASE PART 2: The Search for Angela Meyer

Does a white coat hold the key to this missing person case?