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Parking app change set for end of May

Parking app change set for end of May

The City of Yellowknife is advising residents of changes to its parking meter app over the next several weeks.
Yellowknife RCMP arrest two youths in relation to robbery at downtown liquor store

Yellowknife RCMP arrest two youths in relation to robbery at downtown liquor store

On Friday, May 27, Yellowknife RCMP received a report from an employee of the downtown liquor store on 49th Street that two young persons had entered the store to steal alcohol.
Comment: Hidden treasures in the trash

Comment: Hidden treasures in the trash

Like a lot of people, in the spring, I eagerly await the snows demise and the arrival of the re-emerging ground. Some years, I feel the urge to run out and kiss the ground when it first appears. Also, it is interesting seeing what hidden natural treasures may emerge.
Yellowknife Eagles U13 and U19 teams take on Volvo Edmonton Challenge

Yellowknife Eagles U13 and U19 teams take on Volvo Edmonton Challenge

The Yellowknife Eagles basketball program is all done for 2021-22 but not before a couple of teams hit the road for one last shot at the hoop during the long weekend
Yellowknifer May 27, 2022 edition

Yellowknifer May 27, 2022 edition

‘This is our forever home’: Habitat for Humanity formally welcomes Yellowknife family to new home

‘This is our forever home’: Habitat for Humanity formally welcomes Yellowknife family to new home

The Lafferty family was formally welcomed to their new home, courtesy of Habitat for Humanity NWT, on May 26. Almost six months after moving in in December, with the weather warmed up, Habitat for Humanity NWT President David Hurley presented Stephanie Lafferty and her family with a ceremonial key to her home. This was the first of two key ceremonies this week, with the other taking place in Dettah on Friday.
Residential property owners to see 9.04 per cent tax increase

Residential property owners to see 9.04 per cent tax increase

Official approval regarding the change of the mill rate ratio (going from 1:2.26 to 1:2.13) occurred at the May 24 City Council meeting.
Yellownifers react to rising gas prices

Yellownifers react to rising gas prices

Eric Chalker isn’t ready to give up on his camping trip to Fort Simpson just yet.
Sports Talk: So we all expect the Covid momentum for outdoor sports to continue, right?

Sports Talk: So we all expect the Covid momentum for outdoor sports to continue, right?

And now we can enjoy the outdoors and all the wonderful, joyous, super-spectacular things that come with not having to wear thick layers. Sunday’s snow? Blip on the radar.
NorthWords preview: Lillian Allen talks, poetry, rhythm, and her spiritual connection with the North

NorthWords preview: Lillian Allen talks, poetry, rhythm, and her spiritual connection with the North

For Lillian Allen, poetry is a collaborative process at every step. A collaboration with the audiences who show up to her readings, as well as a collaboration with the musicians who accompany her.