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NTPC ordered to pay $48K monthly to Naka Power for use of Hay River transmission line
In a few weeks, NTPC will take over as Hay River’s power distributor. When that happens, the power corporation will have to pay an interim rate of $48,500 monthly to Naka Power for use of the Hay River transmission power line.
Cabin Radio, Vista Radio each seek new FM licence at CRTC hearing in Yellowknife
A two-day hearing before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) began Tuesday in Yellowknife, focused on applications to operate a new commercial FM radio station in the city.
Some internal trade barriers help the N.W.T., premier says amid push to drop them
Political leaders in the N.W.T. say the territory supports efforts to remove trade barriers within in Canada, though it may mean the territory has to "give up some things" when it comes to supporting local businesses.
N.W.T. gov't now proposing Indigenous northerners have top priority in new hiring policy
After feedback from residents and MLAs, the N.W.T. government says it's considering giving Indigenous northerners first priority for government jobs.
Transition to more biomass heating in N.W.T. requires better supply chain, advocates say
A gathering of advocates, researchers and government officials in the N.W.T. this week is looking at biomass as a viable alternative to diesel in the territory.
N.W.T., Canada to spend another $10.3M over 5 years for wildfire prevention work
The N.W.T. will see another $10.3 million spent over the next five years to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires across the territory, mostly through supporting FireSmart work.
Some children given flu shots at Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., school without consent, parents say
Some families in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., are upset after they say their children were given flu shots at school, or were pressured to get them, despite a lack of consent from parents.
Resident says Yellowknife is a hostile city for those with disabilities
When an ongoing health condition was compounded with a more serious injury, a Yellowknife resident says she realized just how inaccessible the city is for those with disabilities.
N.W.T. government won't say how much rent it pays on its own building
At a public review of an auditor general's report on the Stanton Territorial Hospital renewal project, territorial ministers are standing by the decision to lease back a government-owned building, but say they can't give details on how much it's costing.
Wolf management program in N.W.T. comes to an end after 5 years of collaring and incentivized hunting
A wolf management program by the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the government of the Northwest Territories is in its final stages after five years of GPS-collar monitoring and incentives for wolf hunting.