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Court order limiting picketers amended

Court order limiting picketers amended

The Union of Northern Workers announced Friday that the order limiting the number of picketers at city facilities has been amended.
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‘Trying to keep the language alive in our family’ — Angela James talks Dene Suline

‘Trying to keep the language alive in our family’ — Angela James talks Dene Suline

Director of Education, Culture and Employment talks about keeping her family’s language alive
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Union walks away after accusing city of failing to move further on wage hike

Union walks away after accusing city of failing to move further on wage hike

Negotiations between the municipality and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) have failed again.
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Waste fire ignites during garbage collection, prompting warning from city

Waste fire ignites during garbage collection, prompting warning from city

A load of waste recently caught fire inside a Kavanaugh Bros.’ truck that was collecting garbage on behalf of the city, and that has resulted in a reminder to residents about proper disposal of waste.
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Det’on Cho Group of Companies acquires Kavanaugh Bros.

Det’on Cho Group of Companies acquires Kavanaugh Bros.

The Det’on Cho Group of Companies has acquired Kavanaugh Bros. Ltd, the company responsible for the city’s waste management.
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Self-love is important on Valentines Day, not just mutual-love between partners, says life-coach

Self-love is important on Valentines Day, not just mutual-love between partners, says life-coach

Some people’s least favourite occasion is approaching: Valentine’s Day. The day where you focus on your relationship with your partner, but only if you actually have one.
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Triple the normal traffic besieges winter road on opening day

Triple the normal traffic besieges winter road on opening day

Traffic on the opening day of the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Joint Venture Winter Road was triple the expected volume.
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City and union set to return to the bargaining table on Monday

City and union set to return to the bargaining table on Monday

The City of Yellowknife informs Union of Northern Workers of new offer
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City still open to negotiations with union: city manager

City still open to negotiations with union: city manager

Sheila Bassi-Kellett, city manager, spoke with Yellowknifer on Wednesday afternoon regarding the city’s negotiations with the Union of Northern Workers’ bargaining team. The interview has been edited for clarity.
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Picketers set up outside city hall as strike begins

Picketers set up outside city hall as strike begins

Unionized city workers have officially begun their strike against the municipality while demanding wage increases.
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