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Mixed feelings in Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., about Mackenzie Valley Highway project
People in Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., had the opportunity this week to share their feelings about the proposed Mackenzie Valley Highway project — both good and bad.
Lithium company exploring N.W.T. hopes to refine material in Canada, not China
A lithium exploration company working in the N.W.T. says getting a mine ready for production could be anywhere from six to eight years away – but already, it's evaluating how it would get the material refined and battery ready without relying on China.
Yellowknife mother to open day home after long wait for child care, says it wasn't easy
Courtney Jung is set to open a new day home in Yellowknife with eight spaces next week, but she says the process of getting a licence through the N.W.T. Department of Education, Culture & Employment was "unorganized" and frustrating.
Chair of Aurora College steps down, says gov't didn't provide enough support
Joseph Handley says he often did not see eye-to-eye with the government on many issues, including the college's plans to become a polytechnic university, and its recent decision to close community learning centres.
New boat launch, water treatment facility on horizon for Giant Mine site
Team members with the Giant Mine Remediation Project gave an annual presentation at the City of Yellowknife's governance and priorities meeting on Monday, outlining what can be expected in the near future at the contaminated site.
N.W.T. MLAs to discuss separate collective agreement for nurses
An N.W.T. MLA has brought forward a proposed bill for public discussion that would allow nurses to have their own bargaining unit when negotiating a collective agreement.
N.W.T. nominee program reopening day brings uncertainty for many
Last year, there were 300 positions open for the nominee program. This year, due to federal cuts, there will be 150 positions open. Sixty of the new application spots will be filled with 2024 applications that came in before the changes to the rules, which leaves 90 openings for 2025.
Cost of Yellowknife's replacement water pipeline balloons again
The estimated cost of replacing a key piece of infrastructure the city of Yellowknife relies on for drinking water has nearly doubled in the span of a year.
Buildings bought for affordable housing development on Yellowknife's auction list over unpaid taxes
Four properties belonging to Range Lake Developments are on the list, with 2023 tax arrears totalling over $100,000. That number makes up just over half of the town's total tax arrears for 2023, including both residential and commercial properties.
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.