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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · 9d

Today I stopped by the Lakeshore Co-op and had the pleasure of running into my good friend, Councillor Garett Cochrane, who was volunteering alongside Jennifer Butler.
I am so thankful for the dedication of the Salvation Army team!
#SalvationArmy #Thanksgiving #YZF #RangeLake

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · 20d

Our family is proud to stand for truth and reconcilation, and a better future for Indigenous peoples everywhere #nwtpoli #NDTR #everychildmatters #OrangeShirtDay

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · 20d

Although we mourn those lost to the genocidal actions of the past, we also celebrate all Indigenous Peoples and Nations, as we build a proud and resilient future together #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters 🪶🧡🙏

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · 20d

On the National Day for Truth and Reconcilation we reflect on the darkness of Canadian residential schools and the loved ones that never made it home.

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · 23d

The #northernlights came out to play last night #aurora #spectacularnwt #yellowknife

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Sep 17

Last night we had a productive meeting with YCS, where we discussed the important work happening in education across our community.
All of our schools are doing an incredible job providing families with the essential services they rely on. Thank you YCS! #YZF #NWTPoli #ycs #RangeLake

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Aug 25

My oldest is heading back to school after a great summer with us, including his first ever job! Proud of you kiddo, miss you already!!

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Aug 15

The first signs went up today at my new office location in Centre Ice Plaza, which I will share with my colleague MLA Edjericon. I am really looking forwards to having a more accessible office located directly in my constituency! #rangelake #yzf #nwtpoli

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Aug 10

I want to thank our Honourable Member of Parliament Rebecca Alty for inviting us over this weekend, once the rain cleared up for a bit we took the opportunity to grill as much as we could!
#YZF #RangeLake #NWTpoli

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jul 28

We stopped by the Multiplex this weekend to enjoy this year’s annual Ptarmicon convention! Plenty of imagination and creativity to go around as games, activities, and shared fandoms brought together Yellowknifers of different fandoms! #ptarmicon2025 #yzf #rangelake

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jul 16

I'm concerned about the developing situation at the Ekati Diamond Mine, especially hearing about layoffs. I'm trying to get answers and I'll let you know what I learn, but I think calm is the best thing to keep right now while we wait for official news. #nwtpoli

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jul 16

Today, I had the pleasure of touring The Nest alongside my colleagues Robert Hawkins, Richard Edjericon and City Councillor Garett Cochrane.
A big thank you to Suri for the invitation! #NorthernHousing #TheNest #BellancaBuilding #BorealisDevelopment #YZF

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jul 3

Never too soon to start that summer job ☀️ #summer #lemonadestand

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy Canada Day! Today we celebrate our incredible country and all the reasons why it's the best place in the world! Vive le Canada! #canada #canadaday

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 27

We're organising a public meeting to talk about school drinking water. Staff and parents are obviously not ok with everything that's happened with lead contamination and I want to hear your concerns and answer your questions the best I can. #nwtpoli

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 25

No better way to spend a lunch hour than with my girls!

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 22

Wishing everyone a wonderful National Indigenous Peoples Day long weekend! We stopped by the North Slave Métis Alliance fish fry, and enjoyed the friendly crowd, lively music, and inspiring speeches. Then I stopped by the Wiilideh site for YKDFN’s celebrations! #nationalindigenouspeoplesday

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 20

Today was the first public hearing on Bill 29: First Responders Worker's Compensation Amendment Act. Rarely are these reviews standing room only, but it shows how important this is for those who put their lives on the line keeping us safe. #nwtpoli #firstresponders #rangelake

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 15

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Hope you have a great day with the people who love you the most! #nwtpoli #fathersday

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 9

Congrats to NWT Brewing! I can confirm, this is a tasty beverage! 🍻🎊 👏

Cabin Radio @cabinradio.ca · Jun 9

A cream ale that has been a staple of Yellowknife's NWT Brewing Co for years won national recognition with gold at the 2025 Canadian Brewing Awards.

NWT Brewing Co’s Kicksled wins Canadian Brewing Award

A cream ale that has been a staple of Yellowknife's NWT Brewing Co for years won national recognition with gold at the 2025 Canadian Brewing Awards.

cabinradio.ca

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 8

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Eid. May this sacred occasion bring your family closer together and inspire compassion, sacrifice, and generosity in all our communities. #EidAlAdha #EidMubarak #Community

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 4

I think of all those kids who need badly need the support and how we have to help them. I asked the Minister back in Fenruary if there was a plan to offset these funding cuts. There isn't. We need the GNWT to step up, at least until we can sort out a fix with Ottawa. #nwtpoli #education

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 4

The loss of 79 educational assistants at YK1 is devastating to our schools. We've known that cuts to Jordan's Principle's funding were going to impact education but this is simply too much.

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Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 1

Immediate Next Steps: The GNWT is re-testing all school water sources where elevated lead levels were previously reported, using best practices and appropriate methodology. Results will be shared as soon as they are received—first with schools and families, and then with the public.

Kieron Testart @kierontestart.bsky.social · Jun 1

Result Integrity in Question: As a result, the validity of the initial tests—particularly where elevated lead levels were reported—is now in question. Although the original intent was to complete testing quickly, the lack of expert involvement compromised the reliability the process & the results.

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