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Federal forecasters will start using yellow, orange and red alerts to help people understand severe weather faster. Learn more about the new system.
Canada introduces new colour-coded weather alert system
Federal forecasters will start using yellow, orange and red alerts to help people understand severe weather faster. Learn more about the new system.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Town of Hay River says efforts to bring its drinking water back within guidelines are working, but haven't yet done enough to lift an earlier advisory.
Not enough progress to lift Hay River water advisory, town says
The Town of Hay River says efforts to bring its drinking water back within guidelines are working, but haven't yet done enough to lift an earlier advisory.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Here are seven things to think about – from caribou to war – as the NWT, Nunavut and Indigenous governments try to launch a massive road and port project.
A guide to the Arctic Economic & Security Corridor’s future
Here are seven things to think about – from caribou to war – as the NWT, Nunavut and Indigenous governments try to launch a massive road and port project.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Trent T'seleie was sentenced to just over three years for unlawfully possessing a restricted, loaded firearm. His term was reduced over an earlier legal error.
NWT man’s sentence for firearms charges reduced due to justice error
Trent T'seleie was sentenced to just over three years for unlawfully possessing a restricted, loaded firearm. His term was reduced over an earlier legal error.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The NWT Supreme Court ruled that a confidential Akaitcho Process agreement cannot be used in a case that could have broad implications for treaty rights.
Judge denies use of Akaitcho agreement in treaty rights case
The NWT Supreme Court ruled that a confidential Akaitcho Process agreement cannot be used in a case that could have broad implications for treaty rights.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Staff at Diavik diamond mine say they've received four proposals to take on the mine's solar panels when closure is complete in a few years' time.
‘Four expressions of interest’ for Diavik solar farm
Staff at Diavik diamond mine say they've received four proposals to take on the mine's solar panels when closure is complete in a few years' time.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Cabin Radio will broadcast live from the streets of downtown Yellowknife for the city’s Santa Claus parade on Saturday evening. We'll have photos, too.
Cabin Radio to broadcast Santa Claus parade special on Saturday
Cabin Radio will broadcast live from the streets of downtown Yellowknife for the city’s Santa Claus parade on Saturday evening. We'll have photos, too.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The NWT's chief public health officer ordered Dettah's Kaw Tay Whee School to stop using its water fixtures over concerns about elevated lead levels.
Dettah school told to stop using water over elevated lead levels
The NWT's chief public health officer ordered Dettah's Kaw Tay Whee School to stop using its water fixtures over concerns about elevated lead levels.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Hay River RCMP arrest armed man after ‘brief standoff’

Hay River RCMP say they have arrested and charged an armed man following what they described as "a volatile situation" in the community on Sunday night.
Hay River RCMP arrest armed man after ‘brief standoff’
Hay River RCMP say they have arrested and charged an armed man following what they described as "a volatile situation" in the community on Sunday night.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The NWT's Diavik diamond mine expects to stop mining in March 2026. Here's a simple guide to what happens next, as outlined by staff this week.
A quick guide to the end of Diavik
The NWT's Diavik diamond mine expects to stop mining in March 2026. Here's a simple guide to what happens next, as outlined by staff this week.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"It will be on our terms going forward." The Tłı̨chǫ and Yellowknives Dene have signed an agreement to advance the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor.
Tłı̨chǫ, Yellowknives Dene sign agreement on Arctic security corridor
"It will be on our terms going forward." The Tłı̨chǫ and Yellowknives Dene have signed an agreement to advance the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Come explore Yellowknife's annual celebration of cats. If you somehow need more convincing, the cats who won the costume contest came as Glinda and Elphaba.
These kitties stole the show at Yellowknife’s Pussycats Ball
Come explore Yellowknife's annual celebration of cats. If you somehow need more convincing, the cats who won the costume contest came as Glinda and Elphaba.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"I'm incredibly proud and I just want to share it with the world." Tanya Tourangeau has been honoured with a RBC Entrepreneurial Icon Award. Here's why.
Salt River First Nation woman honoured as entrepreneurial icon
"I'm incredibly proud and I just want to share it with the world." Tanya Tourangeau has been honoured with a RBC Entrepreneurial Icon Award. Here's why.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Aspire Training Academy, which aims to help people upgrade their employment, life and literacy skills, now has its own training centre in Yellowknife.
Aspire Training Academy opens office in Yellowknife
Aspire Training Academy, which aims to help people upgrade their employment, life and literacy skills, now has its own training centre in Yellowknife.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Les Hay Babies make Yellowknife stop on western tour

Acadian folk rockers Les Hay Babies are playing at Yellowknife's Black Knight Pub on Monday as part of their western Canadian tour.
Les Hay Babies make Yellowknife stop on western tour
Acadian folk rockers Les Hay Babies are playing at Yellowknife's Black Knight Pub on Monday as part of their western Canadian tour.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Ice thickness on most Yellowknife lakes reaches six inches

The Great Slave Snowmobile Association has released its latest ice testing results. The city recommends people stay off the ice until it is at least six inches.
Ice thickness on most Yellowknife lakes reaches six inches
The Great Slave Snowmobile Association has released its latest ice testing results. The city recommends people stay off the ice until it is at least six inches.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark says the North needs a new conversation about lasting measures to address MMIWG and violence. Read and listen to her call to action.
‘This is not normal. It cannot be normal. We cannot accept it.’
Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark says the North needs a new conversation about lasting measures to address MMIWG and violence. Read and listen to her call to action.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A review into a police chase through Hay River that resulted in a bystander's vehicle being hit has found an officer broke RCMP policy on pursuits.
Officer broke pursuit policy in Hay River crash, review finds
A review into a police chase through Hay River that resulted in a bystander's vehicle being hit has found an officer broke RCMP policy on pursuits.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The NWT rental office gave a couple till mid-January to find another home in an ongoing dispute over their continued occupancy of a Yellowknife apartment block.
In ongoing dispute, Franklin House tenants have till January to leave
The NWT rental office gave a couple till mid-January to find another home in an ongoing dispute over their continued occupancy of a Yellowknife apartment block.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Tracy Thomas is leaving Fort Smith after two years as the town's senior administrator. The mayor says those two years have made a big difference for the better.
Fort Smith mayor says outgoing SAO ‘left us in a much better position’
Tracy Thomas is leaving Fort Smith after two years as the town's senior administrator. The mayor says those two years have made a big difference for the better.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Snowkings' Winter Festival ice cutters have begun sawing and stacking slabs of ice from Yellowknife Bay for the 2026 event. Here's what that looks like.
Slicing up the ice to start work on the 2026 Snowcastle
Snowkings' Winter Festival ice cutters have begun sawing and stacking slabs of ice from Yellowknife Bay for the 2026 event. Here's what that looks like.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new collection of "rare precious metal coins" featuring diamonds from the NWT's Ekati mine. Take a look.
Royal Canadian Mint releases coins featuring NWT diamonds
The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new collection of "rare precious metal coins" featuring diamonds from the NWT's Ekati mine. Take a look.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A downtown Yellowknife office block transformed into 72 apartments has begun taking applications from prospective renters after receiving its occupancy permit.
The Nest opens for business after receiving occupancy permit
A downtown Yellowknife office block transformed into 72 apartments has begun taking applications from prospective renters after receiving its occupancy permit.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Burgundy Diamond Mines told the ASX it is still waiting for the Canadian federal government to confirm a large bailout package it's hoping to receive.
Ekati owner Burgundy still waiting for federal bailout green light
Burgundy Diamond Mines told the ASX it is still waiting for the Canadian federal government to confirm a large bailout package it's hoping to receive.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Former Yellowknife city manager Sheila Bassi-Kellett is becoming the NWT's equal pay commissioner on an acting basis.
Former Yellowknife city manager takes NWT equal pay role
Former Yellowknife city manager Sheila Bassi-Kellett is becoming the NWT's equal pay commissioner on an acting basis.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM