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No Dettah ice road this Christmas

No Dettah ice road this Christmas

The Dettah has not reached sufficient ice thickness and likely won’t be open by the average opening date of Dec. 24.
Dene leaders seek resignation of GNWT staff who authorized Lutsel K’e camp search

Dene leaders seek resignation of GNWT staff who authorized Lutsel K’e camp search

Dene Nation chiefs gathered in Yellowknife last week to discuss a variety of issues and opportunities concerning Denendeh and its people, including a September incident that led to a search of a Lutsel K’e governed camp .
WATCH: Human chain delivers holiday warmth

WATCH: Human chain delivers holiday warmth

A human chain formed from Ecole St. Patrick High School to deliver a donation to the Salvation Army on Monday.
How to not gain weight over Christmas

How to not gain weight over Christmas

Looking forward to the holidays season but dreading the extra pounds that come with the consumption of all those tasty treats?
More than $220,000 raised through Mud Run For Our Lives

More than $220,000 raised through Mud Run For Our Lives

The CIBC Run for Our Lives (RFOL) committee announced the results of the 2022 Mud Run for Our Lives Fundraiser on Wednesday. This year, participants raised a total of $220,447.
YWCA NWT holiday sponsorship program a ‘huge success’ with 115 families sponsored this season

YWCA NWT holiday sponsorship program a ‘huge success’ with 115 families sponsored this season

The YWCA NWT once again hosted its holiday sponsorship program and once again, it was a huge success, according to the organization.
Panel examines causes of sexual harassment and violence

Panel examines causes of sexual harassment and violence

Sexual harassment and violence, and how to prevent and address such incidents, were the focus of a panel discussion and luncheon on at the Chateau Nova on Dec. 9.
De Beers awards $45,000 in scholarships; 8 NWT students among recipients

De Beers awards $45,000 in scholarships; 8 NWT students among recipients

Canadian women in the STEM field — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — have received $45,000 in scholarships, courtesy of De Beers Group.
Propane a factor in Yk, Hay River explosions: fire marshal

Propane a factor in Yk, Hay River explosions: fire marshal

Investigations by the fire marshal into explosions in Yellowknife and Hay River have confirmed that propane was a factor in both incidents.
Free English class helps newcomers reach their goals

Free English class helps newcomers reach their goals

An English class meant to help newcomers adjust to life in Yellowknife takes place at the Yellowknife Public Library every Thursday evening.