John Dunn and Paul vanPeenen have done over 40 Arctic self-supported trips combined, but this is the first time they will go to the western Arctic Islands.

"Offensive and little horrifying." Some northerners aren't happy art in an NWT activity book was produced by AI rather than a local artist.

How much should Yellowknife's mayor and councillors get paid? They're currently considering recommendations from a review of salaries and benefits.

YK municipal enforcement wants to prioritize unsightly land, encampments Yellowknife municipal enforcement officers want to prioritize school zone safety, downtown presence, unsightly lands and encampments over the next year.

New wildfire burning east of Highway 5 NWT Fire says a new wildfire is burning around 45km east of Highway 5. Crews continue to extinguish hotspots from a fire outside Fort Providence.

Enterprise, KFN, Kakisa and Hay River advised to boil water The GNWT has advised residents in Hay River, Kátł’odeeche First Nation, Enterprise and Kakisa to boil their drinking water for at least one minute.

Mikisew Cree suing Alberta, Canada over oilsands impacts The Mikisew Cree First Nation is suing the federal and Alberta governments alleging cumulative impacts from industrial development have infringed treaty rights.

NWT Literacy Council to hold run and bike to raise $10K The NWT Literacy Council is holding events in Yellowknife and Fort Simpson on June 13 to raise funds to enrol kids n in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

The federal government is investing $250,000 in the Dechinta Centre for Research's project on developing a northern co-operative economy.

Water levels near Aklavik are rising at 0.5 meters per day and may soon approach water levels of past flood events, the GNWT said in a Saturday afternoon update.

Are you a fan of the Snowking's poetry? Now you can find it around Old Town. About 12 signs are hidden with QR codes to stories recorded by Anthony Foliot.

Cathy Nerysoo, Taylor Paddon and the Łútsël K'é Co-op received NWT Disability Council 2026 Accessibility Impact Awards.

NWT Fire warns of wildfire danger in parts of the South Slave, Dehcho and North Slave regions brought by high winds forecasted until Sunday.

Woman sentenced to three years for possessing 739g of crack cocaine A Territorial Court judge has sentenced an NWT woman who was found with a large amount of crack cocaine during a traffic stop to three years' imprisonment.

RCMP expanding racial data collection initiative to Yellowknife The RCMP says it is expanding an initiative to collect race-based data on police interactions to Yellowknife to better understand outcomes for racialized people.

Yellowknife high schools band together to clean up graffiti Someone graffitied “Grad 2026” on the plaque at Bush Pilot's Monument. By Tuesday afternoon, students from Sir John and St Pat's came together to wash it away.

Two events are planned this weekend to celebrate Africa Day. Including a new, free pre-gala event featuring African snacks and music.

Fort Simpson's volunteer fire department has been working to prepare for wildfires from purchasing equipment to building fire breaks.

Canadian North's new Ottawa cargo facility combines cargo pick up and drop off locations and increases capacity by more than 1,300 square metres.

With the DND looking to update Yellowknife's military infrastructure here is a list of aircrafts you may see in the near future.

The NWT government has split the Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund into three streams with the aim of simplifying the process.

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation to open new health clinic. The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation is developing a new clinic expected to reduce the need for medical travel by centralizing health services in one location.

Around 1,700 people in NWT may be affected by education platform cyberattack Around 1,700 people in the NWT may have been affected by a cyberattack on Canvas.

Rubble ice jammed around Mackenzie Islands Spring break-up is "near complete" along the Peel River and monitoring is now focused on the Peel River and Mackenzie Delta.

NWT launches program to integrate wildland and structural firefighting The GNWT and NWT Fire Chiefs Association unveiled a new program to coordinate wildland and structural firefighting to better protect communities from wildfires.

Yellowknife students raise awareness about distracted driving Honking and cheering could be heard on Franklin Avenue Thursday morning as roughly 25 students raised awareness about distracted and impaired driving.

Canada's industry minister says NWT businesses should prepare now to capitalize on benefits from defence investments during an NWT Chambers of commerce event.

Less than a year after a teacher was photographed dragging a student at Fort Simpson’s elementary school, a second teacher was accused of violence.

Birchwood Coffee in Yellowknife transforms on Thursday nights into Birchwood After Dark, featuring a new dessert menu, mocktails and live DJ music.

Would more Indigenous home inspectors help northern communities improve their housing? Stan Knight thinks that's one way forward.

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board is launching a new online database with information related to projects in the Slave Geological Province.

The Hay River Fire Department responded to a structural fire and two human-caused fires over the weekend. A fire ban is in place for Kátł’odeeche First Nation.

Cabin Radio’s Pet Project: Brody needs a new home Cabin Radio’s Pet Project is returning, taking you on regular trips to the NWT’s largest animal shelter to meet dogs and cats looking for a new home. Episode four of the latest season stars Brody, described by staff at the NWT SPCA as a…

Fort Smith RCMP ask for help locating woman reported missing RCMP in Fort Smith are asking for the public's help locating a 19-year-old woman who has been reported missing.

Lesley Paulette, longtime midwifery advocate, received her Order of Canada insignia at a ceremony in Ottawa for her decades-long contribution to northern healthcare.

"Skateboarding helped me a lot growing up." A new half-pipe in Ndılǫ is giving skateboarders a chance to get together and hone their skills.

Applications open for NWT water stewardship and mentorship grants The NWT government has opened applications for a grant program that supports youth-led, community-based water stewardship projects.

An incident captured on camera at a Fort Simpson school is central to years of subsequent investigations. We spoke with the people involved.

With more fires and more gear, the NWT government has tweaked the way it arranges security for its wildfire crews and equipment ahead of the 2026 summer season.

Testing clears Łútsël K’é drinking water as safe, GNWT says The GNWT says test results have confirmed the water at all fixtures at Łútsël K'é Dene School have lead levels below Canadian drinking water quality guidelines.

A Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased in Yellowknife shares a $5 million prize with a ticket purchased in Ontario the Western Canada Lottery Corporation said.

These patients feel betrayed by an NWT healthcare system they're struggling to navigate. What changes are managers making and will they work?

The minister in charge of Jordan’s Principle says work is under way to review changes that cut NWT education funding. Communities and unions say time is short.

Some government and industry representatives say the NWT is not yet ready to support recently announced major projects, but can get there quickly.

Fish won't be reintroduced to Frame Lake this summer, as planned, because data from an aerator installed to improve lake health is still being reviewed.

NWT Fire reports new human-caused fire along Highway 3 A new out-of-control human-caused wildfire is burning between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀. NWT Fire is reminding people not to leave fires unattended.

NorthWords NWT added climate disaster author and journalist Jesse Winter to its 2026 roster after one of the initially announced writers dropped out.

The Town of Fort Smith has appointed David Henderson, a former mayor of Brockville, Ontario, as its new senior administrative officer.

The NWT government has begun its process of acquiring feedback from residents and governments ahead of the 2027-28 budget being released early next year.

Music for Mental Health performed to a record 200 attendees at its 10th-anniversary show this week, collecting around $5,000 in donations for the Canadian Cancer Society.