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The joys of observing wildlife
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (458+ words) Published 5: 45 am Sunday, May 24, 2026 Walt Humphries, Tales from the Dump So much is going on in the world that it's impossible to keep up with it all. Years ago, I read an article that said during an election, the candidates…...
Salvation Army renovations balloon to $9 million
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (296+ words) Published 5: 48 am Saturday, May 23, 2026 By Nancy Vail Special to Northern News Services When renovations began at the Salvation Army about 18 months ago, it was supposed to be an end-of-life upgrade on the 35-year-old building, says executive director Tony Brushett. However,…...
Yellowknife RCMP to roll out bait bike program this summer
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (199+ words) Published 11: 02 am Friday, May 22, 2026 By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Northern News Services A new anti-bike-theft program is coming to Yellowknife this summer. Yellowknife RCMP announced on Thursday that the "bait bike" program is being implemented and is designed to…...
Canada's Arctic security depends on more than defence " here's how immigration could help
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (773+ words) Published 9: 55 am Friday, May 22, 2026 Canada is facing a new reality: Arctic security is no longer just about military presence. It's increasingly about whether communities in the North have the people, infrastructure and capacity to sustain sovereignty in a rapidly changing…...
New marine monitoring hub in Iqaluit part of $816 million federal spending plans
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (399+ words) Published 11: 02 am Friday, May 22, 2026 By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative The federal government is promising to spend $816 million on four new Arctic long'range marine radar sites and a hub in Iqaluit, but no details were provided on potential community…...
Ottawa and GN spending $2 million on marine training for more than 24 students
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (467+ words) Published 9: 46 am Thursday, May 21, 2026 By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative The federal government is committing $1. 5 million over three years to train Nunavummiut in the fishing and marine industry, while the Government of Nunavut said it would contribute $500, 000 toward one…...
GNWT launches new wildfire response program after 2023 wildfire wakeup call
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (483+ words) Published 1: 04 pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Northern News Services After a review of 2023 wildfire operations, the GNWT has launched the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) program. The program is designed to improve the efficiency of response crews…...
GNWT's remote learning program to expand
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (253+ words) Published 1: 53 pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Northern News Services A review of the Northern Distance Learning Program has determined the need to expand its availability, according to the GNWT. The program, offered to those in grades…...
1, 700 people potentially affected after GNWT hacked
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (224+ words) Published 3: 24 pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Northern News Services As many as 1, 700 people may have been affected by a recent cybersecurity incident that remains under investigation, according to the GNWT. Affected individuals may include education staff,…...
Nancy Vail: Carney keeps proving he doesn't care about the environment
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (757+ words) Published 10: 36 am Thursday, May 21, 2026 Nancy Vail, Notes from the Trail Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands after signing an MOU on May 15 to build a pipeline from Alberta to the coast of northern B. C. Image courtesy…...