Police investigating ‘suspicious’ fire at Yellowknife church
RCMP is investigating what it has deemed a “suspicious” fire at St. Patrick’s church in Yellowknife. According to police, officers responded to a call of…
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Indigenous Patient Advocates coming to NWT acute care units
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is establishing Indigenous Patient Advocate positions in each acute care unit in the territory. Julie Green,…
Dene National Chief wants to rethink Canada Day
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya wants to rename Canada Day to Family Day. “We want to bring our families back together again and do it…
CPHO loosens restrictions on indoor gatherings
Up to 200 can now gather inside without needing approval from the CPHO.
Indoor gatherings of up to 200 people are officially allowed as the territory’s chief public health officer (CPHO) loosened another restriction. The announcement was made…
Deninu Kųę́ woman graduates Western University with prestigious award
Laney Beaulieu will be attending medical school in August and plans to return to Fort Resolution to work as a doctor.
After graduating with a prestigious university award, Laney Beaulieu of Deninu Kųę́ First Nation is one step closer to becoming the first doctor from her…
YKDFN announces Ndilǫ chief candidates
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation announced the chief candidates for its upcoming election. The four candidates are: Cecilie (Cece) Beaulieu Ernest Betsina Fred Sangris Shirley…
Bear found hanging from power pole in Dettah
Dettah residents found a black bear hanging from a power pole outside the community on Tuesday morning. According to the Department of Environment and Natural…
COVID-19 case confirmed in Yellowknife
The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife. According to a public health advisory, the…
Retired Sask. judge appointed to look into conduct complaint against MLA Norn
Frederick Blake Jr., Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, has appointed Justice Ronald Barclay to be the adjudicator in the conduct complaint against MLA Steve Norn….
Body of missing Fort Providence man found
According to officials in Fort Providence, the body of 56-year-old Knute Norwegian was found today. Norwegian was swept away by the Deh Cho (Mackenzie River)…