Yellowknifer

Aurora College has brought an all-female presence to the world of trades via a partnership with the Mine Training Society.

With the federal election just days away, climate change is a top issue on voters’ minds.

Residents who are isolating will be unable to cast a ballot in Monday’s federal election.

The Field Law Community Fund Program has opened again, offering $75,000 of funding across the NWT and Alberta. Territorial and provincial residents, projects and causes are invited to apply for funding.

Like every other hockey player who hit the ice last season, Logan Cunningham’s season was very short because of Covid-19.

The City of Yellowknife’s Fall Community Showcase has been cancelled due to COVID-19, specifically with regards to restrictions.

Seven surgeons recently left their practices in Yellowknife. Some retired, one had a baby and others just moved. In the meantime, our COVID numbers are soaring. The number of beds in the ICU increased to six from four. Schools closed. Two shelters for the vulnerable population shut down last week due to staff illness which lead to a worker shortage — the outbreak among the homeless is our worst nightmare come true.

The Yellowknife Day Care Association has sent home children and teachers and will be closing its downtown location after a positive test for COVID-19.

Suspended chief electoral officer Nicole Latour is winding down her Northern career and is planning to move to Nova Scotia with her husband Jeff before the end of the year, perhaps as soon as next month.