June 7, 2024

Illegal drugs, ‘other activities,’ fly north as regional flights unscreened at YZF

Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo calls for better security measures


“We have a large number of drugs and other activities heading north through Yellowknife. Is there any measure the airport can take to improve security?” Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo raised this question to the airport committee in a public briefing on Thursday, held by the NWT Legislative Assembly. “At…


Sahtu economy ‘faces collapse’ without barge re-supply, says MLA Daniel McNeely

Norman Wells and other communities face possible recession; GNWT says 'all-of-government' help is in the works


Historically low water levels on the Mackenzie River forced the territorial government to cancel its Marine Transportation Services (MTS) barges to Norman Wells and Tulita for the 2024 sailing season. Daniel McNeely is MLA for the Sahtu riding. “Right now, businesses in the Sahtu region are in a crisis situation….