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'Freddie the Flyer' chronicles exploits of the North's first Indigenous pilot

'Freddie the Flyer' chronicles exploits of the North's first Indigenous pilot

INUVIK, N.W.T. — Across the pages of a picture book, the northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape with brush strokes of bold colour, as caribou and muskox graze on the tundra and a bush pilot takes to the skies.
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Family remembers firefighter killed in N.W.T. as brave and passionate about his job

Family remembers firefighter killed in N.W.T. as brave and passionate about his job

FORT LIARD, N.W.T. — The sky dumped buckets of rain, explosive thunder and lightning shook Jack Yeadon’s home, and the father started to cry.
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Record-breaking heat sweeps communities in Northwest Territories: Environment Canada

Record-breaking heat sweeps communities in Northwest Territories: Environment Canada

YELLOWKNIFE — Environment Canada says parts of the Northwest Territories are seeing record-breaking temperatures this summer as heat waves sweep the country.
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N.W.T. confirms anthrax outbreak in Slave River Lowlands bison

N.W.T. confirms anthrax outbreak in Slave River Lowlands bison

FORT SMITH, N.W.T. — The Northwest Territories government is confirming an anthrax outbreak among the Slave River Lowlands bison population.
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Firefighter in Northwest Territories dies battling wildfire near home community

Firefighter in Northwest Territories dies battling wildfire near home community

FORT LIARD, N.W.T.
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N.W.T. researchers studying permafrost, 'the foundation on which everything is built'

N.W.T. researchers studying permafrost, 'the foundation on which everything is built'

INUVIK, N.W.T. — Off the side of the road not far from the airport in Inuvik, N.W.T., among the shrubs and spruce trees, a series of rusted metal bars are buried deep in the ground.
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From muskox wraps to fish tacos, Inuvik restaurants attract locals and tourists alike

From muskox wraps to fish tacos, Inuvik restaurants attract locals and tourists alike

INUVIK, N.W.T. — In the heart of the western Arctic, restaurants are offering up local flavours to community members and tourists alike.
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Early-learning and child-care ministers promise to work together to improve workforce

Early-learning and child-care ministers promise to work together to improve workforce

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for early learning and child care say they plan to work together to address workforce challenges.
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N.W.T. communities shatter temperature records as heat warnings continue

N.W.T. communities shatter temperature records as heat warnings continue

YELLOWKNIFE — Several communities in the Northwest Territories have broken temperature records in recent days as residents try to beat the heat.
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'It's my heart': Hope House provides much-needed service in Inuvik

'It's my heart': Hope House provides much-needed service in Inuvik

INUVIK, N.W.T. — Several people wander into Hope House at lunchtime for a warm bowl of caribou stew, fresh baked bread and reprieve from the early July heat in Inuvik, N.W.T.
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