NWT gets new education plan
Graduation rates for aboriginal students in the northwest territories are among the lowest in the nation.As Wayne Rivers reports the territories government has unveiled a new plan that they say does just that.
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Fracking coming to the NWT
For the first time there will be fracking in the Northwest Territories.
Conoco Phillips is one of the world’s largest oil and gas exploration companies.
Put restrictions back on selling booze in Sahtu region: MLA
A community in the Sahtu region of the Northwest Territories loosened its restrictions on selling booze last year.
Canadian Coast Guard helicopter emitted no distress signal before deadly Arctic crash
A Canadian Coast Guard helicopter emitted no distress signal before it crashed into Arctic waters Monday, killing all three people onboard, the Canadian Coast Guard said Tuesday.
Anthrax killing bison in Northwest Territories
Over half of the Northwest Territories’ bison have been wiped out.
Belly landing flight to Hay River, Northwest Territories gives passengers plenty to talk about
APTN National News Flying in the north is always an adventure. But passengers aboard a…
Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes Whitehorse his first northern stop
APTN National News Prime Minister Stephen Harper kicked off his annual tour of the north…
NWT facing education woes
Experts and community leaders are struggling to improve the educational performance of Aboriginal students.
Program looks to help Yellowknife youth butt out
Smoking rates in the Northwest Territories are among the highest in the country.