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Comment: Living in the North is becoming increasingly unaffordable

Comment: Living in the North is becoming increasingly unaffordable

On June 3, 2015, I wrote a labour views column about minimum wage in the Northwest Territories
Yellowknifer May 25, 2022 edition

Yellowknifer May 25, 2022 edition

No raises for MLAs this year, despite urging of some members

No raises for MLAs this year, despite urging of some members

Members of the Legislative Assembly won’t be getting any raises this year, although some members felt they ought to get a top-up.
Former Deline Wellness Centre to be converted into ten affordable housing units

Former Deline Wellness Centre to be converted into ten affordable housing units

The former Deline Wellness Centre will soon be converted into affordable housing units.
Yellowknife folk artist mobilizes in support of Ukrainian refugees

Yellowknife folk artist mobilizes in support of Ukrainian refugees

Four squadrons of freshly-painted, hand-built aircraft alighted in the Wall Mart parking lot on May 20. No, your family didn’t miss a poorly-promoted DIY airshow - these rustic model Cessnas were on a quiet mission to support one family from among the more than 6.5 million Ukrainians displaced by Putin’s ongoing war of aggression.
Antoine will not seek third term as NTHSSA Leadership Council Chair

Antoine will not seek third term as NTHSSA Leadership Council Chair

Jim Antoine, the former premier of the Northwest Territories, will not serve a third term as chairperson of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) Leadership Council.
NWT Swimming Championships return following after two-year absence

NWT Swimming Championships return following after two-year absence

Like every other sport in the NWT, there hasn’t been much to talk about when it comes to swimming, especially at the territorial level.
Hay River resident making 14-hour round trips to deliver flood-relief supplies

Hay River resident making 14-hour round trips to deliver flood-relief supplies

Joe Melanson has made three 14-hour round trips from Yellowknife to Hay River in as many days, and he’s not stopping yet. Melanson, a board member of the Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre, has been donating his time to bring flood relief supplies to those who need it most in his community.
NWT expands access of fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose to residents 50 and older

NWT expands access of fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose to residents 50 and older

Just days after expanding access to a fourth Covid-19 vaccine to residents 60 years of age and older, the GNWT is now offering fourth doses to all residents 50 years and older.
Yellowknifers turn out in droves for Dollarama opening

Yellowknifers turn out in droves for Dollarama opening

Dozens of shoppers turned out bright and early Saturday morning to be the first guests of Yellowknife’s new Dollarama location.