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Press conference Alternatives North’s report on Basic Guaranteed Income (BIG) for the NWT (Passcode: 4Z9^j6$6) We apologize for the quality of the stream. Bandwidth in the North is an ongoing challenge.

Alternatives North is pleased to announce additional positive results from analyzing the potential of Biomass District Heating in areas surrounding downtown Yellowknife. GET REPORT HERE This addendum further informs potential developers, proving that there is plenty of potential to grow … Continue reading →

The Foundations for Action report explores the needs of the diverse communities across the NWT with particular attention to Indigenous values, varying costs of living in different places, and the streamlining of government administration. The six recommendations of the report … Continue reading →

Biomass District Heating System in Downtown Yellowknife can Reduce Emissions, Save Customers Money on Heating, and turn a Profit. Continuing its work identifying cost-effective GHG reductions in the NWT, Alternatives North commissioned a detailed economic feasibility study on a Biomass … Continue reading →

The Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC) has launched its farewell book, “Lines in the Snow”. The book is a look back at some of the issues CARC tackled over its 50-year history, but also a look forward to the future of … Continue reading →

Alternatives North’s Annual General Meeting will be held from 12pm-1pm on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022. The meeting will take place at our regular meeting place: the Law Society Boardroom, 4th floor Diamond Plaza Building, Yellowknife. Participation by Zoom is also … Continue reading →

Alternatives North has published a handout about NWT mineral royalties: Mineral Royalties: How much public benefit from our public resources? The NWT royalty regime is in the process of being reviewed, now is the time to provide feedback! Send comments … Continue reading →

Alternatives North has released its calculation of the living wage required by NWT families, withupdates for Yellowknife, Hay River and Inuvik, and the first-ever calculations of a living wage forFort Smith. See the 2022 NWT Living Wage Report, 2022 NWT … Continue reading →

Candidates in Monday’s federal general election have replied to an issues questionnaire distributed by Alternatives North. Read the candidates replies, the questionnaire and the letter sent to candidates. Jane Groenewegen Replies Kelvin Kotchilea Replies  Michael McLeod Replies  Roland Laufer Replies … Continue reading →