Northern News Services

Northern News Services (NNSL) is a news organization located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, employing around 60 staff members. It's one of the few independent newspapers still operating in Canada, committed to creating original content without depending heavily on syndicated news. NNSL releases seven distinct publications each week: Kivalliq News, Inuvik Drum, Dehcho Drum, Yellowknifer (available on Wednesdays and Fridays), and News/North (covering news from both Northwest Territories and Nunavut).

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Hay River's Brendan Green enters NWT Sport Hall of Fame

1 week ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

It was just a matter of time before Brendan Green was inducted into the NWT Sport Hall of Fame. After all, Hay River's own is only one of the greatest athletes to have ever been produced in the territory and his resume rivals that of any biathlete who's ever raced for Canada.
Winnipeg man charged after allegedly defrauding QIA of millions

2 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

A 23-year-old man from Winnipeg is facing a single fraud charge, but it's a charge that apparently cost the Qikiqtani Inuit Association more than $2 million. Iqaluit RCMP had started an investigation after being contacted by the QIA last month about missing money. With help from QIA staff and Manitoba RCMP, they were able to arrest Chukwuma Eruchalu and charge him with fraud over $5,000.
No Senior Super Soccer? No problem - organize your own tournament

2 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

When Senior Super Soccer was cancelled due to the measles outbreak in Yellowknife earlier this month, it left many teams scrambling, especially those who were preparing to travel to play in the territorial tournament from May 8 to 11. In the South Slave region, folks there were able to turn the negative into a big positive to make sure the players had something to play for.
NORTHERN CONSTRUCTION: Building three student residences advances experience and skills for students

3 weeks ago | nnsl.com | Darrell Greer

Three Nunavut Arctic College student residence duplexes in Rankin Inlet are under construction by students at the Sanatuliqsarvik Nunavut Trades Training Centre. The duplexes are the result of an agreement signed in May 2024 between Nunavut Arctic College, the Nunavut Housing Corp. and Pewapun Construction Ltd. Currently, the Sanatuliqsarvik Nunavut Trades Training Centre offers Level 1 and 2 training in five construction trades.
Overwinter fire near Cameron Hills 'out of control': NWT Fire

3 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

Another fire has begun to burn in the South Slave and it appears this one was a holdover from the winter. NWT Fire says the fire was spotted earlier on Monday approximately 22 km west of Highway 1 in the Caneron Hills and was an estinated two hectares in size. It's been classified as out-of-control. It's described as an overwinter fire, meaning it will smoulder underneath the snow and begin burning again when conditions warm up in spring and summer.
Fire in Fort Smith now 'being held', says town

4 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

The fire that had caused a portion of Fort Smith to be placed on evacuation alert is now being held. The town's Facebook page announced at around 8:15 p.m. that crews had managed to make "significant progress" and that the fire was being held. The situation had been stabilized, it added, and the risk of damage to structures had been reduced. It's believed that the fire was person-caused.
Hamlet of Enterprise now under GNWT administration

1 month ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

The Hamlet of Enterprise is now under GNWT administration. The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) announced on Wednesday afternoon that the decision to make such a move was done due to what it called "governance, financial, and operational challenges." The community, which was heavily impacted by the wildfires of 2023 that left very few buildings standing, will be looked after by Grant Hood, the former senior administrative officer for the Town of Inuvik.
Nunavut RCMP issue alert for wanted man

1 month ago | nnsl.com | Derek Neary

Police are seeking information from the public in relation to a man who's wanted on a Nunavut-wide arrest warrant. Adam Daniel Aliqatuqtuq, 27, is being sought based on charges of assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon. He's described as an Inuk male with black hair, brown eyes and a slim build, indicates an RCMP news release issued during the evening of May 6.
Could Alberta Really Leave Canada?

1 month ago | nnsl.com | Simon Whitehouse

The Canadian people have spoken by re-electing the Liberals, this time led by Mark Carney.
More locations identified as possible exposure sites for measles

1 month ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

The list of locations for potential exposure to measles has grown outside Weledeh Catholic School and St. Pat's High School. The Department of Health and Social Services has released more locations where people should be wary about the possibility of contracting the virus that causes measles.