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Search for shooter in Fort Smith continues
20+ min ago (690+ words) Published 2:28 pm Saturday, August 22, 2026 By James McCarthy Northern News Services A shelter-in-place order remains in effect for Fort Smith as police continue to search for a man who allegedly shot three people early Saturday morning. The incident occurred outside the…...
NWT's crime severity index dropped 7.5 per cent in 2025, but remains highest in the country
2+ week, 3+ day ago (491+ words) Published 2:22 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2026 By Dylan Follett Northern News Services The NWT had the highest crime severity index (CSI) and second-highest crime rate in the country again in 2025, even though both dropped significantly from the previous year. According to Statistics…...
Iqaluit man charged with attempted murder
3+ week, 5+ day ago (100+ words) Published 1:27 pm Monday, July 27, 2026 A 39-year-old man was stabbed in Iqaluit on July 23, causing life-threatening injuries. He was sent to Qikiqtani General Hospital where he was stabilized, according to a police new release, issued on July 27. The incident occurred at…...
What are communities across the territory doing for National Indigenous People’s Day?
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (720+ words) Published 3:39 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 By Dylan Follett Northern News Services National Indigenous Peoples Day is coming up on June 21. First celebrated in 1996 nationally and made a statutory holiday in the NWT since 2001, the day celebrates and commemorates Indigenous culture and…...
Alberta man arrested after YK gas station robbery involving replica pistol
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (162+ words) Published 10:30 am Friday, June 12, 2026 By Dylan Follett Northern News Services A 40-year-old Alberta man has been arrested after being accused of stealing a pack of cigarettes from a Yellowknife gas station in a robbery involving a replica pistol on June…...
Yellowknife police seize crack-cocaine after making traffic stop
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (230+ words) Published 3:19 pm Monday, June 8, 2026 A June 6 traffic stop led to Yellowknife RCMP snatching crack-cocaine and charges being laid against two Ontario men. After pulling over a vehicle that day, officers “formed grounds to arrest an individual” after he allegedly provided…...
Youth charged with second-degree murder in Baker Lake
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (122+ words) Published 10:30 am Friday, June 5, 2026 By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative RCMP have charged a youth under the age of 18 with second-degree murder in Baker Lake. Black Press file image A youth under age 18 was arrested and charged with second-degree…...
Fort Providence man charged after search warrant execution in community
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) Published 1:43 pm Friday, May 15, 2026 A 29-year-old Fort Providence man is facing narcotics-related charges following a search warrant execution on Thursday at a residence in the community. According to police, it was part of an investigation under the Controlled Drugs and…...
‘Planned police operation’ happening in Yellowknife
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (88+ words) Yellowknifer ‘Planned police operation’ happening in Yellowknife Published 1:45 pm Friday, May 8, 2026 RCMP are currently engaged in what they’re calling a “planned police operation” on 57 Street in Yellowknife. A release at around 2 p.m. Friday stated that some restrictions the area…...
Survey respondents want stronger laws against trespassing
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (370+ words) Published 3:50 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 By Kody Ferron Northern News Services Justice Minister Jay Macdonald tables the ‘Trespass Legislation What We Heard Report,’ in the legislative assembly on March 5. Screenshot courtesy of the legislative assembly The GNWT says residents of the…...