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Yk Cares filling the weekend gap for hungry kids

Yk Cares filling the weekend gap for hungry kids

458 food kits sold at the Co-op on Saturday for those in need
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City and PSAC Local tentatively settle on 11.25 per cent pay increase over 4 years

City and PSAC Local tentatively settle on 11.25 per cent pay increase over 4 years

Municipal Enforcement Division and the Yellowknife Fire Division still in negotiations
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City of Yellowknife warns of fraudulent text messages about parking

City of Yellowknife warns of fraudulent text messages about parking

Some Yellowknife residents have been receiving fraudulent text messages relating to alleged parking infractions and the municipality is advising not to respond to them.
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Two charged following attempted home invasion in Yellowknife

Two charged following attempted home invasion in Yellowknife

Handgun seized after police make arrests
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We have to take living in a boreal forest much more seriously

We have to take living in a boreal forest much more seriously

Every year when forest fire season starts, the Deep Purple song “Smoke on the water” fire in the sky, plays in my head. It’s a great song with a great story.
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Tent encampments test our sense of humanity

Tent encampments test our sense of humanity

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Northern Arts and Cultural Centre celebrates 40th anniversary

Northern Arts and Cultural Centre celebrates 40th anniversary

Arts and cultural centre looks to build multiculturalism
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Berries are a boon for Northerners, but be careful with itchy bums

Berries are a boon for Northerners, but be careful with itchy bums

Well, I see the rose hips, which are sometimes called itchy bums, are turning some amazing shades of orange and red. You know what that means? It will soon be berry picking time.
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The importance of support for people in recovery

The importance of support for people in recovery

In my last series of articles I told the story about my son, Gage. He was hooked on opioids: Oxycontin, heroin and then fentanyl. He was addicted for many years. The good news is Gage has been clean and sober for six years. He’s doing great.
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Is the GNWT trying to privatize healthcare?

Is the GNWT trying to privatize healthcare?

One of the biggest issues our healthcare system is facing right now is understaffing. It’s no secret, and it’s not a problem unique to the NWT.
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