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Featured, Health, News April 23, 2021

Steve Norn identifies himself and family member as the two YK COVID cases

Exposure notices issued for École St. Patrick High School, the Racquet Club and Taste of Saigon.


Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn confirmed he and a family member have tested positive for COVID-19 — explaining the origin of the two cases identified in Yellowknife this week. “I have chosen to identify myself as the positive COVID test result this week. The second confirmed test announced today is…

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Featured, News April 22, 2021

ADKFN not joining federal appeal on election ruling

Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) will not be joining the federal government in appealing a ruling that the First Nation did not have authority to postpone its latest band election. The ruling could set a precedent for future disputes, which is likely why the federal government has chosen to appeal….

Community, Events, Featured, News April 22, 2021

It’s Gwich’in Day!

It’s the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement. “We celebrate to honour our Gwich’in rights in areas such as land use and land management, harvesting, economic benefits and the preservation of our culture and our language,” says Kristine McLeod, the deputy grand chief of…

Dr. Kami Kandola addresses reporters at the Legislative Assembly. (Photo by Luke Carroll/ CKLB Radio.)

Featured, Health, News April 21, 2021

GNWT reduces self-isolation requirements for travel

The chief public health officer (CPHO) has lifted some of the restrictions around travelling outside of the NWT. Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT CPHO, announced in a press conference on Wednesday that fully vaccinated residents can now complete a COVID-19 test after eight days of isolation. If the traveller is showing…

Art, Featured, News April 21, 2021

9 NWT artists have work stolen in Edmonton heist

Nine pieces of Northern art have been stolen from a gallery in Edmonton. Last week the Alberta Craft Council asked Albertans and NWT residents via Instagram to keep an eye out for the pieces, which were taken in an April 14 heist at the Alberta Craft Gallery. Eleven pieces of…

Featured, Health, News April 20, 2021

2 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Fort Smith

The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Fort Smith. The two infections are related to domestic travel outside the NWT and both individuals are in the same home. The OCPHO says there is no risk to the community as both people are…

Environment, Featured, News April 20, 2021

GNWT seeks input on Bathurst caribou management plan

The GNWT’s Bathurst Caribou Advisory Committee is looking for input on their management plan. A draft of the committee’s management plan is ready and the government wants communities and harvesters to act to ensure they have the best possible plan. With an end goal of curbing caribou numbers declining and…