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Shirley Zouboules appointed superintendent for YK1

Shirley Zouboules appointed superintendent for YK1

Brings 35 years of experience into the role
'No water, no mosquitoes' explains lack of bugs, says entomologist

'No water, no mosquitoes' explains lack of bugs, says entomologist

With record low waters in the NWT, Taz Stuart, an entomologist who has worked with the GNWT's environment department for mosquito control, says it explains why there are so few blood-suckers in the territory.
Habitat for Humanity's ReStore closing for good

Habitat for Humanity's ReStore closing for good

Habitat for Humanity's ReStore is closing, but take it from their executive director, Alayna Ward, it's not bad news.
Fire jumps containment line in Fort Good Hope, but hotspots stamped out: NWT Fire

Fire jumps containment line in Fort Good Hope, but hotspots stamped out: NWT Fire

The wildfire in Fort Good Hope is still out of control and now more than 5,600 hectares in size, according to the GNWT's June 27 information bulletin.
Birchwood Coffee back brewing up business

Birchwood Coffee back brewing up business

New ownership aims to retain many elements of the business
NWT seniors to benefit from $280,000 in federal funding

NWT seniors to benefit from $280,000 in federal funding

Wildfire near Fort Good Hope continues to grow

Wildfire near Fort Good Hope continues to grow

Blaze exceeds 5,400 hectares
Government of Canada investing $25 million for Deh Cho all-season road

Government of Canada investing $25 million for Deh Cho all-season road

NorZinc to benefit from funding, but road near Nahanni Butte will be open to public as well
Yellowknifer hopes to grow the French community in her city

Yellowknifer hopes to grow the French community in her city

Yellowknife is a ways from Sylvanie Kemche Wache's original home in Cameroon. She said she's spent about half a year in Yellowknife, and before coming here, didn't know the city existed.
Safety around E-scooters in Yellowknife sparks debate

Safety around E-scooters in Yellowknife sparks debate

Late last May, Robert Hawkins had two things: a knack for poetry and a concern for E-Scooters.