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• ‘I think he’s a regular visitor.’ Fox holes up in Yellowknife bedroom
  A Yellowknife resident encountered an unexpected guest when a fox wandered through a side door and spent the morning in her bedroom. The post ‘I think he’s a regular visitor.’ Fox…
• Yellowknife artist displaying vinoks made of garbage in national museum
  Yellowknife artist Erin Suliak's vinoks – inspired by locations around the city – are on display at Saskatoon's Ukrainian Museum of Canada until September. The post Yellowknife ar…
• Zakk Lafferty found guilty of murdering Deijean Drybones in 2023
  Zakk Lafferty is guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 killing of 17-year-old Deijean Drybones in Behchokǫ̀, a jury found on Friday. The post Zakk Lafferty found guilty of mu…
• Kirk Dolphus, new leader of Délı̨nę, pledges to ‘work collectively’
  Kirk Dolphus is the new Ɂek'wahtı̨dǝ́ of Délı̨nę. In an interview, he set out a message of collaboration and change alongside a lengthy to-do list. The post Kirk Dolphus, new lead…
• Crown, defence present final arguments in 2023 stabbing retrial
  A jury is deliberating after closing statements from the Crown and defence in a retrial regarding the death of Deijean Drybones in Behchokǫ̀ three years ago. The post Crown, defen…
• Family behind One of a Thai to appear on Family Feud Canada
  "Airing our dirty laundry on TV, that'll be fun." When Family Feud Canada invited the team behind Yellowknife's One of a Thai food truck, they instantly agreed. The post Family be…
• What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2026 Colour Run
  Yellowknife's 2026 Colour Run is almost here, marking the event's return after a spectacular debut in 2025. Here's how to take part. The post What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2026 …
• Battered by fresh storms, Tuk awaits funding for last year’s repairs
  Tuktoyaktuk just suffered fresh storm damage but the mayor is preoccupied by the wait for cash to recover from the last big storm, almost a year ago. The post Battered by fresh st…
• How the Nahɂą Dehé Dene Band is building for Nahanni Butte’s future
  With new homes built, dozens renovated and a campground planned, Nahanni Butte's leaders are trying to tackling overcrowding while eyeing its tourism potential The post How the Na…
• YK brewery says NWT’s stance on alcohol deal is ‘disadvantage’
  The NWT's stance on a new Canada-wide alcohol sales deal results in exclusion from business opportunities, the Yellowknife-based NWT Brewing Co said. The post YK brewery says NWT’…

Cklbradio

• Data centre proponents step forward in K’atl’odeeche, Yellowknife 'Any proposed development ... must be approached with care, responsibility and due diligence,' says KFN leadership
  Some NWT voices are championing the idea of building data centres in the territory, but the scale of the projects differs. Kátł’odeeche First Nation’s Lyle Fabian, CEO of KatloTec…
• Fort Smith residents came together to support Pedzéh Kı̨́/Wrigley evacuees 'It’s been wonderful to have more people in the community, honestly,' says Fort Smith community services director Lauren Howes
  When Fort Smith was called upon to host wildfire evacuees from Pedzéh Kı̨́/Wrigley in late June, the emergency was met with “an incredible community response when we put a call ou…
• Affordability gap for home ownership remains worse for Indigenous households 'We still see house prices increasing and it's hard to find a place to rent ... we just need a lot more housing in Yellowknife,' says expert
  The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s 2026 Northern Housing Report noted the NWTs real gross domestic product shrank by 2% in 2025 as a result of changes to the mining ind…
• UPDATE: Zakk Lafferty found guilty of second-degree murder Closing statements in nearly two-week trial heard Thursday; jury verdict returned on late Friday afternoon
  “There’s no such thing as a simple murder, but what happened in this case is not particularly complicated.” – Crown Prosecutor Brendan Green “I submit to you that all of the Crown…
• Getting ready to ramble for the 20th year! Free, family-friendly Old Town Ramble and Ride Festival returns this weekend in Yellowknife
  The Old Town Ramble and Ride Festival returns tonight through Sunday for its 20th anniversary in Yellowknife’s historic neighbourhood. For two decades, the free, family-friendly f…
• Full services at Wrigley Health Centre resume on Tuesday From the GNWT: Thank you to all residents for your patience, understanding, and cooperation throughout this evacuation.
  “I’m relieved this all over … many lessons learned, many things to be grateful for.” – Pedzéh Kı̨́/Wrigley First Nation Chief Jamie Moses As Pedzéh Kı̨́/Wrigley enacts its re-open…
• Travelling counsellors cautiously optimistic as fed funding returns Indigenous Services Canada found funding for travel costs for residential school survivors, family members for in-person counselling
  Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has confirmed it has found funding to continue paying for travel costs for residential school survivors and their family members to continue in-pe…
• ‘Growing up with nothing, you have to learn to make something out of everything — and nothing’ Łutsël K'é creator of fashion label Six RED Beads, Tishna Marlow, promotes education and breaking barriers
  Tishna Marlowe, a designer from the Łutsël K’é community, shared her journey and passion for beading, inspired by her matriarchs. Tishna Marlowe: “My name is Tishna Marlow. I’m fr…
• ICSNWT offering travel support for Northern athletes Cheaper tickets and other benefits will help athletes when traveling across or outside of the Territory
  Northern athletes will soon have access to more affordable air travel thanks to a new partnership between the Indigenous Sports Circle, Sport North Federation, and the Yukon based…
• One year in jail, then probation, community service in revenge-porn case 'There is a peace of mind that the victim will never have in relation to this,' says Judge Stephanie Whitecloud-Brass
  “(The victim) said this was one of the hardest moments for her to experience because … people had seen a piece of her life that was meant to be forever private.” – Judge Stephanie…

Yellowknifer

• The NWT’s only olympic weightlifting club is looking for a new home
  Currently based in a residential garage
• Dene National Chief celebrates reinstatement of residential school survivor counselling
  George Mackenzie says the power of 'collective voices' forced the government to listen
• Fort Smith museum to transfer ownership to newly formed Thebacha Leadership Council
  'Such a critical institution,' says museum chair Michael Miltenberger
• Vince McKay launches petition for a separate Hay River education district
  Hay River MLA says regional administration isn't best for community; superintendent insists claims are incorrect
• Reflecting on some of the North’s guiding lights
  Nancy Vail: Reflecting on some of the North's guiding lights
• Cindy Gilday’s activism on behalf of her people leads to Order of Canada
  'They didn't recognize that it was our land'
• Data centre proponents step forward in K’atl’odeeche, Yellowknife
  From shipping container-sized projects to damming the Mackenzie River, concepts vary in scale
• Walt Humphries: Doing some dwelling on Northern dwellings
  Many of our buildings have a life expectancy people don’t want to talk about
• Fort Smith residents unite to support Wrigley evacuees
  ‘It's been wonderful to have more people in the community, honestly,’ says community services director
• Olympic champion Catriona Le May Doan makes Canada Games pitch to city council
  Following Olympian's presentation, council decides to move forward with discussions to host 2035 Canada Winter Games

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• The NWT’s only olympic weightlifting club is looking for a new home
  Currently based in a residential garage
• Dene National Chief celebrates reinstatement of residential school survivor counselling
  George Mackenzie says the power of 'collective voices' forced the government to listen
• Fort Smith museum to transfer ownership to newly formed Thebacha Leadership Council
  'Such a critical institution,' says museum chair Michael Miltenberger
• Vince McKay launches petition for a separate Hay River education district
  Hay River MLA says regional administration isn't best for community; superintendent insists claims are incorrect
• Reflecting on some of the North’s guiding lights
  Nancy Vail: Reflecting on some of the North's guiding lights
• Cindy Gilday’s activism on behalf of her people leads to Order of Canada
  'They didn't recognize that it was our land'
• Data centre proponents step forward in K’atl’odeeche, Yellowknife
  From shipping container-sized projects to damming the Mackenzie River, concepts vary in scale
• Walt Humphries: Doing some dwelling on Northern dwellings
  Many of our buildings have a life expectancy people don’t want to talk about
• Fort Smith residents unite to support Wrigley evacuees
  ‘It's been wonderful to have more people in the community, honestly,’ says community services director
• Olympic champion Catriona Le May Doan makes Canada Games pitch to city council
  Following Olympian's presentation, council decides to move forward with discussions to host 2035 Canada Winter Games

Cabin Radio

• ‘I think he’s a regular visitor.’ Fox holes up in Yellowknife bedroom
  A Yellowknife resident encountered an unexpected guest when a fox wandered through a side door and spent the morning in her bedroom. The post ‘I think he’s a regular visitor.’ Fox…
• Yellowknife artist displaying vinoks made of garbage in national museum
  Yellowknife artist Erin Suliak's vinoks – inspired by locations around the city – are on display at Saskatoon's Ukrainian Museum of Canada until September. The post Yellowknife ar…
• Zakk Lafferty found guilty of murdering Deijean Drybones in 2023
  Zakk Lafferty is guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 killing of 17-year-old Deijean Drybones in Behchokǫ̀, a jury found on Friday. The post Zakk Lafferty found guilty of mu…
• Kirk Dolphus, new leader of Délı̨nę, pledges to ‘work collectively’
  Kirk Dolphus is the new Ɂek'wahtı̨dǝ́ of Délı̨nę. In an interview, he set out a message of collaboration and change alongside a lengthy to-do list. The post Kirk Dolphus, new lead…
• Crown, defence present final arguments in 2023 stabbing retrial
  A jury is deliberating after closing statements from the Crown and defence in a retrial regarding the death of Deijean Drybones in Behchokǫ̀ three years ago. The post Crown, defen…
• Family behind One of a Thai to appear on Family Feud Canada
  "Airing our dirty laundry on TV, that'll be fun." When Family Feud Canada invited the team behind Yellowknife's One of a Thai food truck, they instantly agreed. The post Family be…
• What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2026 Colour Run
  Yellowknife's 2026 Colour Run is almost here, marking the event's return after a spectacular debut in 2025. Here's how to take part. The post What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2026 …
• Battered by fresh storms, Tuk awaits funding for last year’s repairs
  Tuktoyaktuk just suffered fresh storm damage but the mayor is preoccupied by the wait for cash to recover from the last big storm, almost a year ago. The post Battered by fresh st…
• How the Nahɂą Dehé Dene Band is building for Nahanni Butte’s future
  With new homes built, dozens renovated and a campground planned, Nahanni Butte's leaders are trying to tackling overcrowding while eyeing its tourism potential The post How the Na…
• YK brewery says NWT’s stance on alcohol deal is ‘disadvantage’
  The NWT's stance on a new Canada-wide alcohol sales deal results in exclusion from business opportunities, the Yellowknife-based NWT Brewing Co said. The post YK brewery says NWT’…

Yellowknifer News

• Dene National Chief celebrates reinstatement of residential school survivor counselling
  George Mackenzie says the power of 'collective voices' forced the government to listen
• Fort Smith museum to transfer ownership to newly formed Thebacha Leadership Council
  'Such a critical institution,' says museum chair Michael Miltenberger
• Vince McKay launches petition for a separate Hay River education district
  Hay River MLA says regional administration isn't best for community; superintendent insists claims are incorrect
• Cindy Gilday’s activism on behalf of her people leads to Order of Canada
  'They didn't recognize that it was our land'
• Ramble and Ride returns to Yellowknife with arts, crafts and diverse performances
  Old Town festival celebrates its 20th anniversary
• New report finds one in five Yellowknifers couldn’t afford rent; housing market remained bleak in 2025
  CMHC assessment finds costs to rent and buy rose, while new housing starts declined in 2025
• Proposed Northwest B.C. LNG facility signs major long-term export deal with German energy company
  Ksi Lisims LNG has signed a major long-term sale and purchase agreement with another German energy company. The deal, announced by Ksi Lisims and Uniper on July 29, would see […]
• OPINION: How Canada Post is strangling community newspapers
  The shuttering of Winnipeg's Community Review is just one story
• City plans to update its land acknowledgement and move ahead with reconciliation plan
  'What we’re looking at is redefining what a city of reconciliation could look like in Canada,' says consultant
• NWT Art Centre Initiative signs agreement to establish non-commercial art gallery
  Space to be located on site of former Akaitcho Hall residential school