RCMP review recommends more training around sexual assault
Some RCMP officers need “additional training on consent, rape myths and levels of intoxication.” Some officers also included personal opinions in police reports “when it…
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KFC opening in Yellowknife on May 3
The long-awaited opening of the new Kentucky Fried Chicken in Yellowknife will be on May 3. Erin Fenwick, marketing and communications manager for Soul Foods…
COVID-19 case confirmed in Yellowknife
One individual in Yellowknife has been confirmed to have COVID-19. Public health officials say the case is related to international travel. “Existing federal and NWT…
CPHO declares COVID-19 outbreak at Diavik mine; variant identified
Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT chief public health officer, has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Diavik Diamond Mine after a second worker tested positive for the…
Spring hunt gets LKDFN youth out of the classroom and on the land
Four students from Lutsel K’e Dene School spent about a week on the land near Ɂedacho Tué (Artillery Lake) in mid-March. CKLB spoke with nine-year-old…
GNWT adjusting fuel prices in communities
The territorial government is adjusting fuel prices in several communities starting April 5. The communities affected are: Łutsel Kʼe Fort Good Hope Tsiigehtchic Ulukhaktok Wrigley…
Grant Beck takes first in Canadian Championship Dog Derby
After taking a hiatus from dog mushing, Grant Beck returned to the sport in time to win the Canadian Championship Dog Derby. And he wasn’t…
Former YK immigration consultant facing lawsuit for unpaid fees to local interior designer
A former Yellowknife immigration consultant is facing a lawsuit for alleged unpaid fees to a local interior designer. Liang Chen, who is listed as the…
MLA says Whatì ‘tired of talk,’ wants to be connected to Snare Hydro grid
Monfwi MLA Jackson Lafferty says the community of Whatì is “confused” over the lack of progress in updating its power infrastructure. In the Legislative Assembly…
Health minister waffles on requirements for herd immunity
The much talked about 75 per cent vaccination target for herd immunity against the COVID-19 virus may be changing. During oral questions in the Legislative…