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Where's the infrastructure?
Delta residents gave Prime Minister Stephen Harper a warm welcome to the North, but many are expressing disappointment with his announcements.
Internet gets $15 million boost
The federal government is pumping nearly $15 million into the further development of satellite broadband Internet service for 31 remote communities in the NWT.
Tamerlane's Pine Point project on track
Tamerlane Ventures denies that its exploration of the Pine Point mine near Hay River has been put on hold.
Joining forces with pipeline group
The K'atlodeeche First Nations of Hay River wants to be a part of the Aboriginal Pipeline Group, the consortium formed in 2000 to ensure aboriginal groups in the Mackenzie Valley don't miss out on the dividends to pour out from the $16.2 billion Mackenzie pipeline.
Saving lives one boat trip at a time
A life-jacket loaner program is making waves on the Mackenzie River and may soon be reproduced in other Northern communities.
Setting the right example
Loni Noksana is a grad with a plan. The lifelong Tuktoyaktuk resident is about to graduate from high school and is making plans for her future.
Suspected 'Tlicho Mafia' member arrested
A 19-year-old from Behchoko, identified by his lawyer as a member of a group called the "Tlicho Mafia," will be held in custody until his next court appearance.
Alberta man confirmed drowned
Police have confirmed the accidental drowning in Hay River of Iain Richardson, 42, of Eureka, Alta. Richardson was working as a fisherman at the town's Fishermen's Wharf.
High water curtails fossil hunt
High water in the Hay River has disrupted a search for fossils south of Enterprise. A researcher and three colleagues from the University of Alberta visited the site from Aug. 15 to 19 to look for ichthyosaur fossils.
Anywhere going everywhere
Less than a year after her single Anywhere was being played by radio stations, Leanne Goose is releasing a music video for the song.
Science meets tradition on barrens
Adam Nitsiza, 16, spent a big chunk of his summer doing something many youth couldn't imagine doing during their holidays - learning about science.
Sacred festival a first in North
A sundance ceremony, which holds great spiritual and cultural significance, took place near Fort Smith last week.
Two weeks riding the Snake
A group of youth and elders from Fort McPherson recently completed a two-week journey through Gwich'in ancestral homeland.
Healing on the land
A group of about 50 Ulukhaktok residents travelled to Kidjivik, about 50 km outside of Ulukhaktok, to learn about living on the land.
NWT stores on guard for listeriosis bacteria
Some Maple Leaf meat products were recalled from store shelves last week due to bacteria that can cause an illness known as listeriosis.
An apple a day...
For most Northerners, fruits and vegetables are expensive things that sit in the bottom of their refrigerators - but not for Tuktoyaktuk resident Numa Emaghok. Fruits and vegetables are his bread and butter.
Arson and vandalism raise alarm in Behchoko
A recent wave of arson, vandalism, break-ins and thefts have put the community of Behchoko on alert. Chief Leon Lafferty and other community officials believe a group of youth aged 10 to 18 are responsible for the crimes.
Barge leaks diesel fuel in Mackenzie River
The community of Norman Wells is taking precautionary measures to keep its water from being contaminated after an unspecified amount of diesel fuel leaked into the Mackenzie River north of Wrigley last week.
An education in carving
Fort Smith carver Justin Wandering Spirit taught himself to carve at age 23. "It was something I wanted to do so I just picked a buffalo for the first thing to try and I just carved it," he said.
Martselos re-elected chief
Frieda Martselos, incumbent chief of Salt River First Nation, has reclaimed her position with a win over band manager David Poitras.