CBC North2h ago
Upgrade work to begin this summer at Yellowknife airport, with bigger improvements to follow
A comprehensive plan to update the Yellowknife airport is underway as the N.W.T. government says the territory's needs have outgrown the existing facility.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yellowknife-airport-to-see-upgrades-in-the-coming-months-with-major-improvements-to-follow-9.7149246?cmp=rss
CBC North3d ago
National Ballet School shares 'the joy of moving together' with older adults in N.W.T.
A dance class geared for older adults was held last week at the Baker Centre in Yellowknife. It’s an initiative from Canada’s National Ballet School, and the goal is to bring this type of programming to more communities in the Northwest Territories.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/canada-s-national-ballet-school-sharing-dance-older-adults-class-yellowknife-9.7145374?cmp=rss
CBC North3d ago
Next generation of snowmobile racers hit the ice in Yellowknife
Nearly 20 kids took part in the two-day snowmobile race event that began on Saturday. Races for the adults were scheduled for later in the day, and continued on Sunday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/snowmobile-racers-yellowknife-9.7146153?cmp=rss
News Beep4d ago

YK military member acquitted of sexual assault charge

A Territorial Court judge has found a Yellowknife-based military member not guilty of one count of sexual assault.…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/455961/

Show threadJeremy5d ago
Thanks @cabinradio . Stellar coverage as always. Looking forward to another meeting on Wednesday with our many dedicated performing arts people. #yellowknife #nwt #livemusic #Libraries
CBC Indigenous6d ago
Why Mounties paid 5 informers to spy on Dene leaders: Inside a secret surveillance operation
Dene leaders believe the RCMP Security Service in the 1970s broke into their office in Yellowknife, bugged it, stole and leaked material while aiming to discredit them via Operation Checkmate, a national disruption program.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/dene-nation-rcmp-security-service-files-9.7139036?cmp=rss
CBC North6d ago
Why Mounties paid 5 informers to spy on Dene leaders: Inside a secret surveillance operation
Dene leaders believe the RCMP Security Service in the 1970s broke into their office in Yellowknife, bugged it, stole and leaked material while aiming to discredit them via Operation Checkmate, a national disruption program.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/dene-nation-rcmp-security-service-files-9.7139036?cmp=rss
CBC North6d ago
Northwest Territories RCMP investigating death of Yellowknife woman
A statement from the RCMP says officers were called to Johnson Crescent just before noon on Sunday, following reports about an “unresponsive” woman. It says emergency personnel confirmed the woman was dead at the scene.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/northwest-territories-rcmp-investigating-death-of-yellowknife-woman-9.7141809?cmp=rss
LM LittleMar 24

#DisasterCapitalism in action. After a robust community engagement process that the Chamber of Commerce was all over, these profiteers say they weren't heard https://cabinradio.ca/283919/news/politics/business-group-criticizes-direction-of-yellowknifes-community-plan/ Then the #CarneyCons plan for the #militarization of the #NWT is put out as another way to roll over the interests of #Yellowknife residents and having a sustainable, livable community. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/what-upcoming-defence-investments-mean-for-yellowknife-s-housing-planning-9.7139447 Lessons from the past and forecasts are being ignored

#NWT #cdnpoli #CapitalismKills

Business group criticizes direction of Yellowknife’s community plan

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CBC NorthMar 24
Northern infrastructure projects could mean changes for Yellowknife's community plan
Work to update the Yellowknife's official community plan, which acts as a roadmap for development priorities, has been underway since last spring. Now, some officials are rethinking what the new plan should look like, in light of promised federal infrastructure investments.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/what-upcoming-defence-investments-mean-for-yellowknife-s-housing-planning-9.7139447?cmp=rss