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Officials hope natural barriers hold back wildfire near Whatı̀, N.W.T.

August 28 , 2025 at 03:16:20 p.m. CDT • :

Officials in Whatı̀, N.W.T., say conditions over the next day or two will be crucial in determining whether the community will be forced to evacuate due to a nearby wildfire.

No reopening date yet for Bush Pilot's Monument in Yellowknife following collision

August 28 , 2025 at 02:04:05 p.m. CDT • :

The City of Yellowknife is still waiting on a reopening date for the Bush Pilot's Monument after the tourist attraction was damaged in a motor vehicle collision on the weekend, a spokesperson said.

N.W.T. to fill gap in federal funding for education assistants, minister says

August 28 , 2025 at 11:58:05 a.m. CDT • :

The government of the Northwest Territories says it will make sure students continue to receive the in-class support they need in school this year, after changes to a federal funding program jeopardized the jobs of dozens of education assistants.

Whitehorse residents worried 2 proposed power plants will be noisy

August 28 , 2025 at 08:36:05 a.m. CDT • :

Some Whitehorse residents say they're worried two proposed new power plants will be noisy and bad for the environment. Yukon Energy says the project is necessary to meet increasing energy demand.

Inuit innovators turn to AI to revitalize Inuktitut

August 28 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

AingA.I.'s founder and CEO Kirt Ejesiak says he doesn't really see much Inuit representation in the AI field, so he wanted to create something that'll benefit Inuit in the form of an AI-powered Inuktitut translation and interpretation app. But he also urges caution around data sovereignty.

August 27 , 2025 at 07:19:21 p.m. CDT • :

Lottery scam targets Yukoners, telling them they've won millions

August 27 , 2025 at 03:00:53 a.m. CDT • :

Yellowknife asked RCMP to boost downtown foot, bike patrols; here's how that's going

August 26 , 2025 at 01:47:45 p.m. CDT • :

Yukon immigration consultant denies she exploited former client who is suing her

August 27 , 2025 at 12:36:35 p.m. CDT • :

Yukon students are back in class, but some schools still need more teachers

August 27 , 2025 at 01:42:55 p.m. CDT • :

Longtime head of N.W.T.'s French school board prepares for retirement

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