Eugene Hope re-named chief of Acho Dene Koe First Nation
Eugene Hope was re-elected chief of Acho Dene Ko First Nation on Thursday. That is according to preliminary results posted on the community’s Facebook page….
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North Slave child molester guilty of six counts against young Indigenous girls
On the stand, a mother’s ‘upset and anger … even some 12 years later, was palpable,’ says judge
CONTENT WARNING: The following story contains descriptions of sexual assaults against children, which may be triggering to some readers. A resident of a…
Fake bills with Chinese characters saying ‘for counting practice’ circulating in Inuvik
Inuvik RCMP asks residents to pay special attention to bill transactions
Inuvik RCMP are warning residents about fake Canadian bills printed with Chinese characters after receiving several reports. The Chinese characters translate to ‘counting practice bill’,…
Therese Jeremick’ca Do K’ahoetaa Ko: Whati health centre renamed to honour inspiring member
CKLB Radio · Therese Jeremick’ca Do K’ahoetaa Ko: Whati Health Center renamed to honour inspiring member Therese Jeremick’ca dedicated her life to the community of…
Frederick Blake Jr wins Gwich’in grand chief election by 100 votes
The election wrapped up on Monday evening
Frederick Blake Jr has been named the new grand chief of the Gwich’in Tribal Council. Blake receives 604 votes and former grand chief Ken Kyikavichik…
Délı̨nę̨ under evacuation notice as wind expected to push fire closer
Extreme northwest winds of up to 70km/h are expected throughout today
The Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government issued an evacuation notice on Monday evening as a precautionary measure due to a wildfire near the Great Bear River. “There…
When will wildfire smoke clear? Don’t hold your breath
As warmer, drier conditions return, smoky winds will push from the south until mid-week
Many areas in the NWT experienced cooler temperatures late last week, which was been helpful in limiting extreme fire growth. However, fire crews are now…
Jet-setting Indigenous input into Northern climate change
NASA/GNWT study looks at increased frequency and intensity of wildfires, which may be occurring faster than forests can recover
Representatives from the Tłı̨chǫ region and Yellowknives Dene First Nation participated in a NASA climate change research flight aboard a NASA jet today. The Arctic-Boreal…
Rain will throw cold water on ‘massive’ wildfire growth in southern regions
‘There is finally a break from extreme heat and high winds in much of the NWT,' says NWT Fire
The rain currently falling in some regions will help limit some of the massive fire growth experienced over the weekend, says NWT Fire. There are…
Mackenzie Highway closed due to wildfire activity
Due to increased fire activity surrounding the Enterprise, Alberta, NWT border, Highway 1 has been closed as of 5 a.m. this morning. There are no…