Public health announces COVID exposure locations for Fort Providence
Public health officials have added a handful of locations in Fort Providence to the growing list of possible COVID-19 exposures. “The OCPHO advises anyone in…
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Twenty-nine new COVID cases reported across the NWT
The territorial government is reporting another 29 confirmed cases of COVID-19. That brings the total number of active cases in the Northwest Territories to 198….
3 candidates running for Tłı̨chǫ grand chief
The three candidates vying to become the next Tłı̨chǫ grand chief include a former grand chief, the incumbent, and a former MLA. Eddie Erasmus, George…
Power knocked out in Fort Providence after truck hits power pole
Deh Gáh Got’ı̨ę (Fort Provdience) is experiencing a power outage after a semi-truck ran into a power pole near the community. Northland Utilities confirmed the…
North-Wright Airways offering discount for cargo shipments to support the Sahtú
North-Wright Airways is offering a discount for anyone hoping to ship supplies, including groceries, to those in the Sahtú. From Aug. 20-30 North-Wright Airways will…
Man in his 30’s passes away in Behchokǫ̀; Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief nomination delayed
The community of Behchokǫ̀ has experienced another tragedy as a man in his 30’s passed away Friday afternoon. Very few details on the situation are…
Should vaccines be mandatory for GNWT employees?
The territorial government says it is assessing the federal government’s plan on mandatory vaccines for public servants before it takes a position on the subject. …
Colville Lake hit hard by COVID as cases keep rising
Around a third of the population of Colville Lake has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest numbers from the territorial government. A press…
Sahtú COVID-19 outbreak highlighting healthcare inequality: Dene National Chief
The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 in the Sahtú is bringing the disparities of healthcare between Yellowknife and communities to the forefront, says Dene National Chief…
North-Wright Airways suspends flights to Fort Good Hope, Colville Lake
While mail, cargo and medical travel flights will continue on-demand, North-Wright Airways has suspended all scheduled passenger flights for Fort Good Hope and Colville Lake….