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New Nahanni Park management plan puts focus on Indigenous partnerships

New Nahanni Park management plan puts focus on Indigenous partnerships

Nahanni National Park Reserve has a new management plan focused on incorporating Dene culture and knowledge sharing into the park’s visitor experience.
NWT Parks cautions residents on buying, selling camp reservations privately

NWT Parks cautions residents on buying, selling camp reservations privately

As NWT residents get set for the warm summer months, the territorial government is asking campers to be mindful of the rules around selling camp site reservations.
Indigenous naming policy a partial step forward, NWT residents say

Indigenous naming policy a partial step forward, NWT residents say

Indigenous people in the NWT who use traditional names are cautiously hailing a new government policy on naming as a step in the right direction.
RCMP investigating bear spray, firearm incidents in Fort Smith

RCMP investigating bear spray, firearm incidents in Fort Smith

Fort Smith RCMP are investigating incidents where bear spray and a firearm were discharged.
NWT man recovered from COVID-19 ‘never saw one penny’ of benefits

NWT man recovered from COVID-19 ‘never saw one penny’ of benefits

Months after fighting a dangerous battle with COVID-19, Myrine Kakfwi is still fighting.
Clare’s Law a tool against intimate partner violence, says MLA

Clare’s Law a tool against intimate partner violence, says MLA

Clare’s Law, a new regulation on the books south of 60 could offer safety supports for people in the NWT facing risks of intimate partner violence.
YWCA children, youth programs to temporary close

YWCA children, youth programs to temporary close

The YWCA NWT is temporarily closing its children and youth programs on Tuesday, June 22 as it moves to its new location at the old Mine Rescue Building on 49 Avenue.
Geotechnical work on proposed YK pool to run from June 18 to 25

Geotechnical work on proposed YK pool to run from June 18 to 25

Geotechnical work on the proposed site for the planned aquatic centre is being carried out by the City of Yellowknife, June 18.
Latest temporary homeless shelter on hold due to appeal

Latest temporary homeless shelter on hold due to appeal

An appeal was filed this week against an approved development permit for the territorial government to use Aspen Apartments on 51 Street as a temporary shelter.
Hay River’s Poison Graphics makes major improvements

Hay River’s Poison Graphics makes major improvements

Hay River’s Poison Graphics is undergoing a significant upgrade of equipment and an expansion of its working space.