Vibrant new murals are popping up all over town that give a fresh perspective on community, culture and identity in Yellowknife, Ndilo and Dettah. The Strong People, Strong Communities organization joined youth with professional artists to build and curate six large murals to showcase healthy, strong communities in the NWT. Reshaping Indigenous…
Another resident of the Northwest Territories has died from COVID-19. The chief public health officer (CPHO) announced the latest death in a press release on Tuesday evening. The number of active cases in the territory has dropped to 334. There are 211 cases in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilo, 105 in…
Starting today residents of the Northwest Territories can access their proof of COVID-19 vaccine credentials (PVC) online. In a press release, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) says residents can access this by filling out an online self-serve form and then downloading their PVC record. The NWT PVC is…
William Aleekuk, a 38-year-old male from Inuvik, has been charged after a shooting on Mackenzie Road. The incident happened soon after midnight on Oct. 10 and police say they’re still investigating. According to police, the accused and the victim knew each other. Police have not publically identified the victim at…
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Legislative Assembly building in Yellowknife. The chief public health officer (CPHO) announced on Sunday that there are six confirmed cases and two probable cases. The confirmed cases were at the Legislative Assembly on Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct….
It was Oct. 9, 1984, when a Twin Otter hit a telecommunication pole outside the community of Délı̨nę. This Saturday marks 37 years since the crash. Every year since, the community has come together to honour the family members and victims lost on that day. A memorial will take place…
The hearing into a conduct complaint against MLA Steve Norn was delayed Friday due to a COVID-19 exposure at the Legislative Assembly. Prior to the delay, Norn continued his testimony, this time responding to comments he made earlier in the hearing. On Tuesday, Norn made several comments throughout the proceedings….
This week, CKLB reached out to young Indigenous creator Treyleen Neyelle, 26, from the Sahtúot’įnę Délı̨nę First Nation, residing in Yellowknife on her beadwork. “My beading journey began actually earlier this year in January, started small such as mini studs, then bigger pieces when I got comfortable doing them,” says…
The territorial chief public health officer (CPHO) announced another 51 cases of COVID 19 on Thursday, bringing the total number of active cases in the territory to 460. Of the cases, 277 are in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ, 163 in Behchokǫ̀, seven in Fort Smith, six in Hay River and…
Despite two emails and a call saying he had to isolate on April 18, MLA Steve Norn says he still didn’t realize he broke isolation when he went to the Legislative Assembly on April 17. Norn was supposed to isolate beginning on April 4 after returning from Grande Prairie, Alta….