N.W.T. gov’t hopes for ‘rebound’ in spring water levels this year on Mackenzie River
By Yumna Iftikhar Heavy winter snowpack to the south could help bring the Mackenzie River closer to normal this summer
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Alberta
No more daylight saving: Northwest Territories to end seasonal time change
By Emma Tranter The Northwest Territories will no longer change its clocks. N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson announced Monday that the
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N.W.T. government has few details about Alberta’s proposed health reform
By Avery Zingel The Northwest Territories government says it’s not yet clear how Alberta’s latest proposed health reforms, if passed,
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N.W.T. concerned about proposed northern Alberta nuclear project
N.W.T. government says the draft guidelines ignore the transboundary water agreement The N.W.T. government and an Indigenous water advocate say
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Sask., Alta. and Ont. sign trade deal, eye Arctic port revival
In the spirit of strengthening domestic trade, the provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Ontario have signed a memorandum of understanding
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N.W.T. negotiating terms with Alta. to be better informed about its waterways
More than a year since the Northwest Territories asked Alberta to keep it better informed about spills that could impact
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7 cabins burned by wildfire near N.W.T. and Alberta border
‘Now I have to start all over again,’ one cabin owner says A fire burning close to the N.W.T.-Alberta border
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Wildfire smoke closes Hwy 1 between Enterprise, N.W.T., and Alberta
Closure comes after territory warns of ‘extreme’ fire activity Highway 1 between Enterprise, N.W.T., and the Alberta border is closed
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N.W.T. is asking Alberta to keep it more informed about spills in its water
Territory proposing updates to water agreement with Alberta The Northwest Territories is suggesting updates to a water agreement with Alberta
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North on pace for hottest summer ever recorded; strong, gusting winds expected in southern N.W.T.
Several places in the North are on track to break records for the hottest summer ever recorded. Experts expected extreme
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Yellowknife re-entry paused as winds expected to ‘accelerate’ fires near highway
The re-entry of most essential workers into Yellowknife is being put on hold because high winds are expected to “accelerate”
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Up to 50 vehicles planning illegal return to Yellowknife, say RCMP
Northwest Territories RCMP say they’ve received “credible” information about a group of people in up to 50 vehicles who are
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N.W.T. and Alberta ministers meet to talk about undisclosed tailings leak
By Carla Ulrich · CBC News ‘We know there are concerns regarding trust and confidence with the whole process,’ says Savage The
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2023 Arctic Winter Games end with music, dance and smiles
Ulus were won, friends were made and pins were exchanged: the 2023 Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., came
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Arctic Winter Games 2023 open with a rockin’ outdoor party at –17 C
Black night skies spread above brightly lit arches and crowds of spectators on Sunday night as the teams competing in
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