2024

NWT RCMP mourn the loss of a long-time civilian employee

Marie York-Condon will be greatly missed by the force, her family, plus countless friends and professional contacts


The Northwest Territories RCMP are mourning the loss of civilian employee Marie York-Condon, who passed away on Saturday, March 2, after falling ill while on vacation. Marie had been the Senior Communications Strategist with the G-Division, and had served as an integral part of the RCMP for nearly 17 years,…


What is a just outcome? NWT Human Rights Commission wants to know

The Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission has launched an online survey to understand how Indigenous people and new Canadians react to being at a higher risk of discrimination than other groups. This project is to understand more about what people know about human rights in the Northwest Territories, states the…


Help land changes to Fort Simpson Airport’s Development Plan

Residents are invited to learn about proposed updates to the Fort Simpson Airport’s Development Plan by attending a public meeting on March 13 in the community. This is an opportunity for the public and industry to learn more about the development plan, share insights and ask questions. Future growth of…




‘Tireless efforts’ by volunteers recognized by GNWT

Two years’ worth of Northwest Territories Outstanding Volunteer Awards winners were announced this week. Recipients of the NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards for 2022 are, Diane Hache, of Yellowknife, in the category of Outstanding Elder, Nicole Spencer, of Yellowknife, in the category of Outstanding Individual, and the Yellowknife Ultimate Club Board…



GNWT launches historical ‘after-action review’ into wildfires

To understand the full scope of the emergency management activities associated with the 2023 wildfire season and improve future emergency response, the Government of the Northwest Territories say it will undergo the biggest after-action review in its history. The GNWT has released a Request for Proposal (RFP), seeking a third-party…


Charges of malpractice made after passing of young Whatì mother

“I love you Rachel Simpson forever and forever. I’ll take care of our son I promise R.I.P. my love.”


There are tears mixed with anger in Whatì after the passing of 24-year-old Rachel Simpson in an Edmonton hospital Tuesday night with her family by her side. And security measures and staffing protocols at the Lac le Marte Health Centre are under review, “to ensure the safety of both staff…