Searchable story archive Page 153 of 293

Featured, Health, News January 19, 2021

CPHO confirms two ‘probable’ cases of COVID-19 in Fort Liard

"Probable cases are treated the same as confirmed cases in an investigation," says Dr. Kami Kandola, CPHO in a statement.

Health officials say two additional “probable cases” of COVID-19 have been identified in Fort Liard. This update comes after the community was placed under a two-week lockdown on Saturday. The territory’s total case number stands at 28, with 24 recovered and zero hospitalizations, according to a statement released Monday. A…

Community January 18, 2021

Deninu Kųę́ sets up highway checkpoint once again

Deninu Kųę́ First Nation leaders have decided to set up a checkpoint on the highway heading into the community. This is the second time there is a roadblock set up; the last time was near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in April. “For public safety, we are asking all…

Art, Featured, News January 18, 2021

New children’s book to reflect Dene laws, available in four languages

Our Northern Rivers is published in Chipewyan, South Slavey and Cree, alongside English.

Inspired by all the North has to offer, Denise Broomfield decided to incorporate Dene culture and values into her first children’s book. “I’m just so proud that I can take this book somewhere and say, this is your language,” she says. Our Northern Rivers is about culture, learning and respect,…

Featured, News January 17, 2021

Fort Liard placed in lockdown to contain COVID-19 transmission

Three cases have already been confirmed in the community.

The community of Fort Liard is in mandatory lockdown until the end of January to prevent transmission of COVID-19. During a press conference Sunday, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola says the 14-day containment order for the hamlet is because of a “small community cluster.” Three cases have been…

Community, Featured, Health, News January 16, 2021

COVID-19 case confirmed in Fort Liard

Public health says more cases are likely to be discovered.

The office of the chief public health officer has confirmed one case of COVID-19 in Fort Liard and says “there is some likelihood of additional… cases being discovered.” The individual is isolating and doing well, according to an advisory. A rapid response team has also travelled to the community to…

Community, Featured, News January 15, 2021

KFN Elder passes away peacefully after a long battle with cancer

The community of K’atl’odeeche mourns the loss of another Elder. “He loved his language, his culture and traditions,” says Chief April Martel, for the K’atl’odeeche First Nation. Raymond Sonfrere passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer on Jan. 11. Humble, funny and kind are just some…

Featured, Health, News January 15, 2021

Health officials say COVID-19 case in Yellowknife with ‘no known source’

The COVID-19 rapid response team is conducting a “rigorous investigation” to try and find the source of a recent COVID-19 case in Yellowknife. The office of the chief public sent out an advisory Friday afternoon saying the case so far has “no known source” and the person has “no travel…

Community, Featured, Health, Life Style, News January 15, 2021

‘I know it’ll be better for us in the future’: Dettah residents lineup for COVID-19 vaccine

Public health travelled to the community with 190 doses.

Therese Sangris laughed through her mask as she held her arm, faking pain after receiving her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Therese and her husband, Modeste, were among dozens of residents that lined up for the vaccine in their home community of Dettah on Friday. Therese says she was…

Community, Featured, News January 15, 2021

Local fisherman not convinced with reopening Hay River’s winter fishery

“It's a lifestyle that's dying,” says Shawn Buckley.

It’s been 15 years since the winter fishery in Hay River has been open. Since then, fishermen on the Great Slave Lake have had to get creative and come up with other ways, to support their families in the winter. Now, the territorial government says fishermen will be able to…

Featured, Health, News January 15, 2021

‘It’s a part of history and I’m happy … to be doing it with my mom’: Tłı̨chǫ nurse

Lianne Mantla travels with her mother, a Tłı̨chǫ interpreter, to help administer the COVID-19 in Wekweètì.

“I want more,” joked Wekweètì Chief Charlie Football after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Chief Football was the first in his community to receive the vaccination at the Wekweètì Youth Centre on Jan. 13. On that day, a mobile vaccination team consisting of nurses, logisticians and a translator flew from Yellowknife…