Family seeking justice for ‘wrongful death’ of Gwich’in man while in federal prison
Warning, this article is about self-harm and suicide. Anyone in need of mental health services can call the NWT’s mental health hotline at 1-800-661-0844. The…
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YKDFN, City of YK celebrate completing economic development program
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation’s (YKDFN) and City of Yellowknife took a step towards improving its historically contentious relationship. On Tuesday at Aurora Village, the…
Minister Archie self-isolating after potential COVID exposure on flight
Minister Diane Archie is currently self-isolating after potentially being exposed to someone with COVID-19. In an emailed press release issued Tuesday evening, the minister of…
Community working to bring home 2 injured Tuk hunters
Two hunters from Tuktoyaktuk are injured hundreds of kilometres away from the community. CBC first reported the rescue effort Tuesday afternoon. Tyrone Raddi told CBC…
UPDATED: 1 case of COVID-19 confirmed in Inuvik
Public exposure identified during a domestic flight from Edmonton on Apr. 24
The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) reported one new case of COVID-19 in Inuvik on Monday. According to a health advisory, the…
Hope re-elected to chief following election delay
Chief Eugene Hope wants to create a new election code, "that everyone supports and eliminates existing legal challenges."
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) wrapped up its election Monday evening, well almost. Eugene Hope was re-elected as chief with 148 votes. James Duntra…
Fort Providence, Łutselk’e implement restrictions due to YK COVID cluster
Łutselk’e Dene First Nation (LKDFN) and Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation are taking extra precautions as a result of the COVID-19 cluster in Yellowknife. According…
‘Do not panic’: Dr. Kandola says COVID-19 cluster in Yellowknife is under control
In a press conference Monday morning, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola urged residents not to panic amid the new cluster of cases in…
Helicopter crash kills 3 in Nunavut
The aircraft was part of Great Slave Helicopters, based in Yellowknife.
A helicopter crash in Nunavut has killed three people, including two flight crew and a wildlife biologist. The aircraft was part of Yellowknife-based Great Slave…
1 more case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife; 8 total active in NWT
The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) reported one new case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife on Sunday. According to the OCPHO, the individual…