Caroline Wawzonek’s message for the 2021/2022 budget is “stability”. With the territory and much of the world still grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, the minister of Finance said it’s not the time for the government to make cuts. “That would not give the sense of security that we want people…
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) says it is one step closer to receiving an apology and compensation from the federal government for the legacy of Giant Mine. Dettah Chief Edward Sangris and Ndilǫ Chief Ernest Betsina attended a virtual meeting with over 20 representatives from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern…
Hay River RCMP is asking for help identifying a suspect in a recent theft in the community. RCMP say they are still investigating the theft of an outboard motor that occurred on Stewart Dr. between Jan. 18 and Jan. 25. The person is believed to have accessed the victim’s yard,…
Aurora College’s Fort Smith campus is planning to offer face-to-face classes for the fall academic year. According to a press release, the college plans on having most of its programs offered at the campus to be in-person. A maximum of 20 students will be able to participate in the classroom setting…
Dehcho First Nations will be hosting a 30-day healing program called Nezųh Aoht’é Gha Edek’eh Eghálaęhnda (Journey to My Best Self). In a news release, DFN says the program is to “help participants overcome barriers related to mental health and addictions by being rooted in holistic and cultural ways of…
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified at Gahcho Kué Mine. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced the second case on Feb. 3 – declaring an outbreak. According to a press release, “both active cases are safely self-isolating at a secure location on-site and are doing well.”…
Health officials say they are unsure how long the territory will be receiving reduced shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. “What we do know right now is that we have a reduced third shipment. And we don’t have any further information on the fourth shipment and the fifth shipment,” said…
The territorial government has created three funding opportunities to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds make up its larger Labour Market Recovery Program. The wage subsidy component is for businesses looking to re-hire staff, prevent layoffs, and support employers getting back into business. The wage subsidy…
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the territory on Feb. 1. According to a press release, one case was identified at the Gahcho Kué winter road site and the other in Fort Liard. The worker at the winter…
According to her family, Marguerite Lafferty always knew she was going to make it to 100. This year, Lafferty had to do things a little differently in order to celebrate her birthday safely. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Lafferty family and other members of the community were unable to…