New air terminal coming to Inuvik
The community of Inuvik is getting another sizable investment towards its airport. Both territorial and federal governments are collectively investing $42 million dollars into a…
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COVID vaccines to be available in health centres across the NWT
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming available in health centres across the territory. The Government of the Northwest Territories announced the news in a press release on…
‘Aboriginal day is 365 days a year’: Chief Ernest Betsina
Hundreds gathered at Yellowknife River at the Wiilliideh site to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day – an annual event that happens every June 21. “It has…
Body found in downtown Yellowknife
A deceased man was found in downtown Yellowknife early Friday morning. The man was discovered unresponsive around 2:50 a.m., said Marie York-Condon, spokesperson for NT…
Residents no longer need to self-isolate when returning to NWT: CPHO
Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer, has announced that as of 5 p.m. Monday, NWT residents, non-essential workers and other exempted, fully vaccinated…
Young Behchokǫ̀ man died in crash on Highway 3
A 22-year-old man from Behchokǫ̀ died at the scene of a crash on Highway 3 early Sunday morning, according to RCMP. In a news release,…
Fort Smith RCMP investigating bear spray and gun incident
Fort Smith RCMP is investigating two incidents police say “appear to be related.” About 12:15 a.m. on Monday, June 21, police say a suspect attempted…
LKFN Chief calls in Red Cross to help with rebuilding
Members of the Red Cross are in Fort Simpson after Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Gerald Antoine requested the organizations support with rebuilding the community. …
Here’s what’s happening in the NWT for Indigenous Peoples Day
Nationwide, Canadians celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day (Aboriginal Day) to honour the distinct culture, traditions and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples. Moreover, residents in the NWT get…
ADKFN swears in band council, appoints acting sub-chief
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) in Fort Liard swore in its band council on June 17. The council was ordered to be sworn in…