Protecting his Community

​When a huge forest fire threatened Wasagamack, MB in August 2017, Eugene Harper devoted his time and energy to saving his community. His dedication and bravery earned the Northern store grocery department manager a 2018 President’s Award.

Supporting Behchokǫ̀'s Hamper Initiative

​The Northern Store in Behchokǫ̀ helped bring a little Christmas cheer to 200 families in the community over the holidays. The Northern store along with other supporters were able to contribute to the food hampers for local residents.

How running changed my life

A passion for running has helped Evelyn, a Healthy Horizons Destination Marathon participant, increase her energy and confidence levels, embrace a healthier lifestyle and turn her life around.

Communities embrace Health Happy

Customers of Northern and NorthMart all across Canada have been eating healthier, thanks to a recent program launched by The North West Company. Health Happy, a program that makes healthy food products more accessible, has led to a 20% increase in the con

Celebrating Culture in Kugluktuk

The North West Company was proud to sponsor the 40th annual Nattiq Frolics in Kugluktuk. Nattiq Frolics is a celebration of “the return of the sun” which takes place over the course of a week.

Nunavik Experiences Barbados

Tukai joined 28 runners from various remote northern communities to take part in the Run Barbados Marathon in support of the Healthy Horizons Foundation. He was one of the 14 runners who were members of the Nunavik Run Club, a unique running program desig

A Chance to Swim in Iqaluit

A total of 140 youth in Iqaluit can now participate in swimming lessons thanks to a grant from the Healthy Horizons Foundation, a foundation associated with Northern/NorthMart stores. The $10,000 grant was recently approved to help support the City of Iqa

Volunteer Program Launches

This Spring, The North West Company launched a community engagement initiative whereby opportunities were created for our Winnipeg staff to volunteer at local organizations and give back to the community.

Supporting Indigenous Studies

The University of Winnipeg hosted a reception to honour The North West Company and our President & CEO, Edward Kennedy for supporting its Centre for Rupert's Land Studies.