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Positive COVID-19 test? NWT public health orders say isolate and don’t go outside

Positive COVID-19 test? NWT public health orders say isolate and don’t go outside

Those who test positive for COVID-19 must now stay inside for the entirety of their mandatory isolation, chief public health officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola said in a virtual media briefing, Sept. 14.
Demand for Odd Job Squad continues to grow

Demand for Odd Job Squad continues to grow

Citizens of Yellowknife have been taking to social media to sing the praises of Inclusion NWT’s Odd Job Squad.
NDP and Liberal candidates unveil NWT housing commitments

NDP and Liberal candidates unveil NWT housing commitments

Federal election candidates Kelvin Kotchilea, representing the NDP, and Liberal Michael McLeod brought their plans regarding NWT housing issues to light on Sept 14.
Health services in Yellowknife reduced “significantly” for Tuesday

Health services in Yellowknife reduced “significantly” for Tuesday

Service levels at health centres in the city are going to look a bit different for the next 24 hours or so.
GNWT seeks to convert former Legion to emergency shelter by October

GNWT seeks to convert former Legion to emergency shelter by October

In an open letter that was circulated on Sept. 13, Health Minister Julie Green is asking for Yellowknife residents’ support during a trying time.
Drive-In Movie Night returns on Sept. 17

Drive-In Movie Night returns on Sept. 17

The City of Yellowknife has announced the return of Drive-In Movie Night. The event will take place on Sept. 17
Yellowknife ‘farmers’ gather up final harvests of 2021

Yellowknife ‘farmers’ gather up final harvests of 2021

With the first frost of the season just weeks or even days away, urban farmers were busy Sept. 11 gathering up some of their final harvests of 2021.
Yellowknife schools to close until Sept. 24 as COVID-19 spreads through city

Yellowknife schools to close until Sept. 24 as COVID-19 spreads through city

Yellowknife schools are closed to in-class learning until at least Sept. 24.
Yellowknifer Savannah Lantz awaiting brain surgery in Edmonton, thankful for community and Mothers support

Yellowknifer Savannah Lantz awaiting brain surgery in Edmonton, thankful for community and Mothers support

Savannah Lantz will be going for neurosurgery on Sept. 24 to the University of Alberta’s Hospital in Edmonton to remove a temporal lobe brain tumour.
Yellowknife City Council votes yes to buy roads, lanes from GNWT

Yellowknife City Council votes yes to buy roads, lanes from GNWT

Members of Yellowknife’s City Council voted unanimously to take ownership of the first of three unoccupied parcels of Commissioner’s lands within municipal boundaries, Sept. 13.