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Fire bans expanded for NWT Parks in North Slave region

Fire Lisa Bucher -
Due to the risk of wildfires, the existing fire bans that prohibit open fires in NWT Parks within the North Slave region have been extended until August 7, 2024....

Yellowknife resident wins $1 million on LOTTO 6/49

City of Yellowknife Lisa Bucher -
Daniel Kudlak, a Yellowknife resident, won $1 million in the LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball draw on June 29. "I couldn't believe it," he exclaimed as he claimed his prize. "I...

Application period opens for Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship

Fire Lisa Bucher -
The Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship is currently accepting applications. This scholarship aims to assist students from the Northwest Territories (NWT) who are seeking education in forestry or wildfire management. “As...

Recently constructed tent pad was destroyed during fire

City of Yellowknife Lisa Bucher -
Last Saturday, the Yellowknife Fire Division, with help from the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Environment and Climate Change, responded to a fire 150m behind the Legislative...

Crews respond to vehicle fire on 48th Street

City of Yellowknife Lisa Bucher -
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, the Yellowknife Fire Division received a call about a vehicle fire behind an empty house on 48th Street. When they arrived, they found a...

UPDATE: The City of Yellowknife says to come forward if you want Uber

City of Yellowknife Lisa Bucher -
Update: Residents with questions about starting a new rideshare business are encouraged to e-mail questions to ecd@yellowknife.ca. The City of Yellowknife is asking for input from residents about their interest...

The Liard River Ferry (M.V. Lafferty) to Fort Simpson is now open

Northwest Territories Lisa Bucher -
In a recent update shared on Facebook, the GNWT Infrastructure team informed the public that the Liard River Ferry (M.V. Lafferty) to Fort Simpson has resumed its operations. They...

UPDATE: Private and public fire restrictions implemented in three NWT regions

Fire Lisa Bucher -
Update: 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 is added to the list and through July 26. Fire restrictions have been implemented immediately, prohibiting open flames on private and public land until August 2, 2024....

UPDATE: Yellowknife services have been restored to full capacity

City of Yellowknife Lisa Bucher -
UPDATE: City of Yellowknife staff have restored all services to full capacity.  The City of Yellowknife recently posted on Facebook...

Air quality warnings issued for 10 regions across the territory

Fire Lisa Bucher -
Air quality warnings have been issued for regions in NWT due to smoke from wildfires throughout the territory. Ft....

City of Yellowknife invites residents to help shape 2025 municipal budget

City of Yellowknife Lisa Bucher -
The City of Yellowknife is asking you for your thoughts to help plan the 2025 budget. From July 17,...

Fire Ban issued for Hay River Territorial Park

Fire Lisa Bucher -
Due to high fire danger, an open fire ban is in effect for Hay River Territorial Park. NWT Fire...

Little Buffalo visitors urged to leave as crews battle wildfire near Fort Resolution

Fire Lisa Bucher -
Yesterday, around 9 p.m., NWT Fire posted on Facebook that there were reports of smoke south of Fort Resolution...

UPDATE: Yellowknife Public Works has changed its water source back to the river

City of Yellowknife Lisa Bucher -
The City of Yellowknife has acknowledged via a Facebook post that some residents are encountering issues with water quality....

Yellowknife Fire Division responds to wildland fire on Highway 3

City of Yellowknife Lisa Bucher -
The Yellowknife Fire Division responded to a service call at kilometer marker 324 on Highway 3 on Thursday, July...

Thirty environmental research projects receive $2.2 million

Northwest Territories Lisa Bucher -
The Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (NWT CIMP) will provide $2.2 million to support thirty new or ongoing...
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UPDATE: FAA lifts nationwide departure halt after communications outage

National
The Federal Aviation Administration halted takeoffs across the United States Friday after an outage disrupted air traffic control communications nationwide.

New allocations announced for NWT Nominee Program

Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories has announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has given an additional 50 allocations to the NWT's Nominee Program.

10 new social housing units ready for tenants in Ulukhaktok

Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories has announced that 10 new social housing units are ready for tenants in Ulukhaktok.

GNWT signs Memorandum of Understanding with Union of Northern Workers

Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Union of Northern Workers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Schools North Apprenticeship Program.  

Territory’s film commissions sign Memorandum of Understanding

Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories Film Commission, the Nunavut Film Development Corporation, and Yukon Media Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on growing the screen sector in the North.