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NWT health emergency could be lifted sometime in the spring: Health Minister

NWT health emergency could be lifted sometime in the spring: Health Minister

In a press conference on Jan. 26, Minister of Health and Social Services Julie Green said the GNWT is hopes to bring the public health emergency that has been in place since March 2020 to an end this spring, although she did not give a more specific date.
Notes from the trail: It’s up to us to end homelessness

Notes from the trail: It’s up to us to end homelessness

On Dec. 29 at 11 p.m., just before the start of a new year, RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., found a dead man who had been living in a tent. Probable cause of death: hypothermia. The 34-year-old had frozen to death.
Yellowknifer Jan. 26, 2022 edition

Yellowknifer Jan. 26, 2022 edition

Yellowknife student partners with housing rights org to fight homelessness in her city

Yellowknife student partners with housing rights org to fight homelessness in her city

Sara Morris says she’s never experienced homelessness and likely never will.
Team Galusha heads into the bubble for Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Team Galusha heads into the bubble for Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Another year, another trip across the country for Team Galusha as they fly the territory’s flag at the Canadian women’s curling championship.
Yellowknifer editorial: Educating students and MLAs

Yellowknifer editorial: Educating students and MLAs

If you’re looking to start an argument, ask a roomful of parents whether schools should be re-opened.
Duo hope to use research data to make ice travel safer

Duo hope to use research data to make ice travel safer

A two-person team is looking to help Northern communities by providing research on fluctuating ice levels.
‘The store has to also evolve with the community’; Yellowknife’s Book Cellar under new ownership

‘The store has to also evolve with the community’; Yellowknife’s Book Cellar under new ownership

After a long and challenging process, Jennifer Baerg Steyn has emerged as the new owner of Yellowknife Book Cellar, taking over from founder Judith Drinnan.
Registration open for the Salvation Army’s Coldest Night of The Year on Feb. 26

Registration open for the Salvation Army’s Coldest Night of The Year on Feb. 26

Event may be “totally virtual” due to COVID, predict organisers
Yellowknife parents at odds over reopening of schools

Yellowknife parents at odds over reopening of schools

Yellowknife parents appeared to have a mixed reaction to Yk1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools’ decision to return to in-person learning this week.