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Yellowknife city manager Sheila Bassi-Kellett announced in an email to city staff on Friday that she'll step down from the role in March 2024.

The mood was casual as Yellowknife candidates discussed the environment, quality of life and the economy at the youth-led candidate forum at Sir John Franklin High School Wednesday evening.

On Nov. 14, N.W.T. voters will head to polls to elect the next Legislative Assembly.  The issues facing the territory are significant — the election comes after a summer of wildfires, and in the midst the impending closure of major diamond mines, a declining population and a housing crisis.

Katrina Nokleby is looking to defend her seat against Yellowknife city councillor Stacie Arden Smith, N.W.T. government employee Kate Reid, and James Lawrance, a veteran employee of various orders of government.

Many of the people planning to run in the 2023 Northwest Territories election have political experience — indeed, at least four are members of their community’s council right now. Here's what happens during the campaign and if they win.

IDAHO FALLS – Crews are working steadily on the Idaho Falls Police Complex, which is slated for completion next fall. Construction on the 76,000-square-foot project got underway this spring at 701 Northgate Mile. The Idaho Falls Police Department, along with Ormond Builders and NBW Architects — the firms that are designing and building the complex […]

An all-candidates city council forum on Yellowknife business involved several suggestions for social programs that could assist the homeless population and the downtown. 

Dettah Chief Edward Sangris is looking forward to shaking the prince's hand for a third time. They will hold an audience Thursday to discuss climate change, land claims and reconciliation.

Fiesta’s final three days are packed with parades and parties. Check those out here

(South Peace Community Resources Society/Facebook) Article continues below advertisement ↴ New safe and secure homes with around-the-clock supports are available for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in Dawson Creek, following the opening of a new supportive housing building in the community.  Mayor Dale Bumstead says, “The development of this new facility, in partnership with the Province of BC, BC Housing, the City Of Dawson Creek and South Peace Community Resource...