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Man born in NWT set to become, at least briefly, prime minister Mark Carney, who spent his first six years in Fort Smith, won the Liberal leadership contest and is about to become the first prime minister born in the NWT.

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‘International’ grocery store opens in Yellowknife Auroville Cultural Mart – named for an experimental planned community in India – is Yellowknife's newest grocery store, specializing in international goods.

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Northerners receive emergency management awards NWT hydrologists and others were recognized with Emergency Management Exemplary Service Awards for their efforts in the territory over recent years.

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Balking at huge price jumps, city may abandon planned new water pipe City of Yellowknife staff say council should scrap plans to build a new drinking-water pipe from the Yellowknife River as the $100-million cost is too much.

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At PDAC, a discussion of Indigenous voices in critical minerals At the PDAC mining convention, a former senior advisor to the Prime Minister's Office on Indigenous policy said critical minerals can help reset relationships.

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Police hunting driver of stolen car that fled traffic stop RCMP are trying to find a person alleged to have stolen a car in Alberta, driven it to the Northwest Territories and then fled from a traffic stop.

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$53M deal will plant 12 million trees on Tłı̨chǫ land The Tłı̨chǫ Government and federal government are jointly investing more than $53 million to plant 12 million trees on Tłı̨chǫ land in the coming years.

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No injuries after truck incident on winter road Authorities managing the winter road north of Yellowknife said a stricken truck shown in viral photos this week did not go through the ice and nobody was hurt.

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Fort Smith home is ‘total loss’ after fire, police investigating RCMP say two men were reportedly seen fleeing the site of a house fire after apparent gunfire was heard on Fort Smith's Field Street early Friday.

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MLAs call for critical incident investigation into deaths MLAs passed two motions aimed at addressing gaps in NWT healthcare: one involving "highly preventable deaths" and the other focused on medevac escorts.

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New Filipino restaurant takes over former A&W space The restaurant that fills the hole left by the closure of downtown Yellowknife's A&W will open its doors on Saturday. Take a look inside and meet the owners.

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When Aurora College’s CLCs close, what will happen to the buildings? The closure of Aurora College's community learning centres will leave plenty of vacant buildings. There are "ongoing talks" about the facilities' future.

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NWT’s Yakeleya Newmark joins new National Council for Reconciliation "This is all of our work as Canadians." Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark was appointed to the National Council for Reconciliation's inaugural board of directors.

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Ice road to Łútsël K’é now ‘even more necessary,’ MLA says The Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA has called for an ice road between Yellowknife and Łútsël K'é, but the project does not appear likely to happen any time soon.

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Territories announce resource marketing initiative Ottawa committed up to $420,000 for pan-territorial work to attract mining investment. Meanwhile, exploration spending data shows contrasting northern fortunes.

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Inuvik RCMP release snowmobile images in Lance Briere search Police in Inuvik shared images of a snowmobile similar to one associated with missing 32-year-old Lance Briere, who hasn't been seen in almost a month.

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Facing skeptical MLAs, college defends community centre closures Aurora College leaders defended their decision to close all NWT community learning centres – and told MLAs the replacement will be a model that's mostly online.

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The word ‘problematic’ becomes itself a problem for Aurora College Aurora College's president used the word "problematic" to describe the community learning centres it plans to close. Some MLAs were unimpressed by that choice.

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Canada, survivors reach ‘Indian hospitals’ settlement The federal government said it had reached a potential settlement with the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit related to mistreatment at "Indian hospitals."

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Ottawa announces NWT school food program, extends childcare funding The federal government is launching its National School Food Program in the NWT and extending funding for cheaper childcare in the territory.

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Canada increasing spending ten-fold on new northern military hubs Yellowknife, Inuvik and Iqaluit were confirmed as the Canadian military's first northern operational support hubs alongside an apparent huge jump in funding.

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Ministerial special representative appointed for Giant Mine The federal government appointed a former BC minister to a new position designed to advance reconciliation over Giant Mine's toxic legacy.

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‘When they arrive, the distressing reality is there’s nowhere to stay’ There is a critical shortage of vacant medical travel accommodation in Yellowknife. At least one boarding home for patients is full and so are hotels, MLAs say.

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Yellowknife’s Ukrainian dance concert comes at a powerful moment "Part of this is just trying to stay strong." The Aurora Ukrainian Dancers' spring recital arrives at a meaningful moment for Yellowknife's Ukrainian community.

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Future of award-winning Literacy Outreach Centre unclear Yellowknife Literacy Outreach Centre, which won an award from Canada's premiers in 2023, is at risk of closure. The GNWT said work has begun to try to save it.

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NWT ministers tackle questions in annual ‘bear pit’ Every year, community leaders get a meeting dubbed "the bear pit" to at which to question NWT ministers. Here are some of the topics from this year's event.

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Women in Music Canada to recognize northerners Leela Gilday will get a career achievement award at Thursday's Women in Music Canada Honours. Carly McFadden is nominated for her work with Folk on the Rocks.

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Northview describes ‘shocking crisis’ in NWT rental landscape "The scale of this crisis is almost unimaginable." In a rare on-record briefing, Northview – the NWT's biggest landlord – set out a relentlessly bleak picture.

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Drop in NWT vaccination rates ‘is putting people at risk’ The NWT's health minister said lower rates of vaccination against measles, flu and other diseases are leaving Elders and children vulnerable.

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In pictures: Youth get their hands dirty learning to fish and trap A hands-on land-based skills program in Yellowknife taught community members about ice fishing, trapping and skinning. Take a look.

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‘No new sources’ to replenish Arctic Energy Alliance funds An arm's-length NWT agency that promotes renewables and energy efficiency was hit by a federal funding lapse. Ministers say the GNWT has no spare cash to help.

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New program gives free wood stoves to Dehcho residents A new program will deliver free high-efficiency wood stoves across the Dehcho. It's also designed to help people clean and maintain stoves and chimneys.

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In the NWT, who received a King Charles III Coronation Medal? Dozens of northerners have received a medal that rewards people who make a "significant contribution" to their part of Canada. Here's an NWT recipient list.

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NWT’s francophone superintendent plans to step back Yvonne Careen, superintendent of the NWT’s Commission scolaire francophone, said she will step down from the role at the end of the year.

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NWT’s chief electoral officer to be reappointed MLAs agreed to reappoint Stephen Dunbar as the NWT's chief electoral officer for four more years. He ran the territory's wildfire-delayed 2023 election.

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In a divisive world, an Arctic operation highlights collaboration Even as US-Canada relations reached a new low, a joint military training operation in the Canadian Arctic sought to reinforce cooperation on defence.

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NWT confirms initial steps in response to US tariffs "It might be a difficult few years." The NWT's premier said some pain may lie ahead as he confirmed US tariff countermeasures, including one aimed at Starlink.

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Fort Resolution RCMP seek witnesses after apparent arson, gunfire Fort Resolution RCMP are investigating an apparent arson during which shots were also reportedly fired. The local MLA and First Nation have expressed concern.

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Trudeau tells Trump tariffs are ‘very dumb thing to do’ Justin Trudeau said Canada "will not back down" as a trade war with the US began. In a televised address, he assailed Donald Trump's "very dumb" tariffs.

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Hay River cuts ribbon on new power deal, hoping to save up to 20% The Town of Hay River said it hoped residents would save up to a fifth on their power bills as the municipality began a 15-year franchise agreement with NTPC.

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Food Banks Canada to visit Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk this week Representatives from a national charity are visiting two Beaufort Delta communities to examine the potential for establishing food banks in the region.

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Beading is a family affair for Lucyann Menicoche "My mom draws the most beautiful flowers." Lucyann Menicoche, a full-time beading artist, collaborates with her family to bring her art to life.

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Yellowknife trades centre upgrading equipment, building, programs The Kimberlite Career and Technical Centre, which gets Yellowknife students ready for careers in the trades, is embarking on what it calls an overdue "glow up."

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Nahanni Butte project sharing in $50M announced at PDAC A sliver of a $50-million cash injection for Canadian mining announced on Monday will go toward guardian training associated with the Prairie Creek project.

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‘You have to come out and see it,’ say YK’s winter mountain bikers "This is a fun time of year. We get that fast and flowy stuff." Cabin Radio spent some time on Tin Can Hill with Yellowknife's mountain bike club.

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‘I expect more of you,’ speaker says of NWT MLAs Speaker of the House Shane Thompson on Monday urged the territory's politicians to do better as he addressed a recent complaint from one MLA about another.

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Man accused of pointing handgun at Yellowknife hospital guard Police said a 25-year-old faces charges after a Saturday incident in which a handgun was reportedly pointed at a Stanton Territorial Hospital security officer.

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City has ‘no plan’ to develop Tin Can Hill in near future City staff said there's no plan to build on Tin Can Hill after documents issued in the course of ending a deal with Aurora College called it "developable land."

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RCMP arrest suspect after Fort Good Hope stabbing Police in Fort Good Hope say a 27-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated assault after a stabbing on Friday last week.

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GNWT’s federal debt cap increased by 72% to $3.1 billion Ottawa increased the NWT government's federally imposed borrowing limit from $1.8 billion to $3.1 billion, granting the territory much-needed breathing room.

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