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Covid outbreak declared at Stanton Hospital

Covid outbreak declared at Stanton Hospital

The latest outbreak of Covid-19 at Stanton Territorial Hospital involves fewer than 20 cases, according to the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA).
Opinion: Premier’s censorship of MLAs comments an abuse of power, columnist Nancy Vail argues

Opinion: Premier’s censorship of MLAs comments an abuse of power, columnist Nancy Vail argues

In a blatant over reach of power, Caroline Cochrane cut off the microphone of Lisa Semmler, MLA from Twin Lakes, last week when she was midway through a motion dealing with the crisis dealing with so many indigenous children in the child welfare system in the territories. Almost 98 per cent in a system of which intergenerational systematic racism has no doubt played a part.
Crush beats Crush in Crush Volleyball Women’s Tournament

Crush beats Crush in Crush Volleyball Women’s Tournament

As things open up to something resembling normalcy, that means more things are bound to happen on the sporting side.
MLAs debate Yellowknife airport expansion

MLAs debate Yellowknife airport expansion

With Yellowknife’s aging airport set for a major upgrade, members of the Legislative Assembly are questioning the merits of expanding the current facility rather than improving existing services.
Yellowknife’s Crush Volleyball Tournament first in more than two years

Yellowknife’s Crush Volleyball Tournament first in more than two years

As things open up to something resembling normalcy, that means more things are bound to happen on the sporting side.
Yellowknifer April 6, 2022 edition

Yellowknifer April 6, 2022 edition

NWT parks and campgrounds begin opening May 13

NWT parks and campgrounds begin opening May 13

Beginning May 13, Northwest Territories parks and campgrounds will start opening.
NorthWords NWT honours writers with literary awards

NorthWords NWT honours writers with literary awards

Northerners Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty and Isis Essery, along with her sister Rhiannon White, walked away with writing awards from NorthWords NWT’s weekend event titled Gather, which celebrated literature.
Behchoko resident nabs $3,000 funding grant for beauty salon idea

Behchoko resident nabs $3,000 funding grant for beauty salon idea

The first annual Entrepreneurship in the North event, hosted at the Quality Inn and Suites April 2-3, provided funding and support for fresh ideas coming from Northerners such as Candace Lafferty, who took top prize.
Music NWT expands with funding injection; awards and gala planned

Music NWT expands with funding injection; awards and gala planned

Following a $100,000 revitalization process, Music NWT is looking to expand into the world of northern music post-Covid.