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News October 9, 2020

GNWT issues Halloween advice

Trick-or-treating will be happening, with some restrictions.

Trick-or-treating will still be happening in the Northwest Territories this Halloween despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The government of the Northwest Territories released Halloween guidelines in a press release Thursday afternoon. Some of the recommendations include staying outdoors, frequent hand washing and keeping the group of trick-or-treaters to household members and…

News October 9, 2020

OCPHO issues Thanksgiving advice

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is advising people to safely celebrate thanksgiving. In a press release the OCPHO says anyone feeling unwell or who is self-isolating should not participate in a gathering. Physical distancing is encouraged whenever possible. The release recommends those hosting gatherings to keep…

Featured, News October 9, 2020

Ekati Diamond Mine sale falls through

Dominion's stake in Diavik was left out of the deal.

The deal to sell the Ekati Diamond Mine has fallen through after being refused by bond issuers on Friday. A press release says the approximate $280 million deal fell apart as the offer by two affiliated companies, a “stalking horse bid,” was rejected by Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, Argonaut…

Featured, Health, News October 8, 2020

Mandatory masks coming to NWT airports

The rule will go into effect on Oct. 13.

Masks are becoming mandatory at airports across the Northwest Territories starting Oct. 13. “As passenger traffic continues to increase, this requirement will help keep travellers and employees safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic,” a press release reads. Travellers are already required to wear a mask while going through security and in order…

Featured, News October 8, 2020

Public hearing on Official Languages in Legislative Assembly postponed

The event is now scheduled for Nov. 17.

A public hearing on the use of official languages in the Legislative Assembly is being delayed in an effort to attract more public engagement. The event was scheduled for Oct. 8 but has been postponed to Nov. 17. Kevin O’Reilly, chair of the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures, says…

Community, Featured, News October 7, 2020

ADKFN says its still too early to engage members on A2A Railway project

The first nation has had three meetings with the proponent over the past 18 months.

Acho Dene Koe First Nation says it’s too early to start engaging members on the proposed Alberta to Alaska railway. The first nation recently sent a news release to “address rumours”, it says. While it says it’s too early to speak to membership, ADKFN has had three meetings over the…

Community, Featured, News, Politics October 7, 2020

Darryl Marlowe re-elected as LKDFN chief

Darryl Marlowe received 179 votes to Stephanie Poole’s 58 to be re-elected as chief of the Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation. Eligible voters could cast their ballots in person in the community and in Yellowknife. They could also vote online. The election was called in early September, following a months-long…

Community, Entertainment, Featured, News October 6, 2020

Fort Resolution teen places 4th in Miss Canada Globe

“To be an Indigenous woman and to be a part of it,” says Chaslyn McKay, Miss Canada contestant, “was already like winning.” Chaslyn McKay, an 18-year-old Dene and Cree woman, from Denı́nu Kų́ę́, N.W.T., competed in this year’s Miss Canada Globe, only to prove to herself and to her community…

Featured, News October 6, 2020

YKDFN issues eviction notices to houseboaters

Eviction notices were issued on Friday to houseboaters residing in Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) traditional territory. Jason Snaggs, CEO of the YKDFN, says the eviction notices were the first step — if they are ignored, legal action will be pursued. A press release says houseboaters anchoring on YKDFN territory…

Community, Featured, Industry, News October 6, 2020

How comfortable are you with future tourists? NWT Tourism wants to know

Researchers say they want survey participants to be "representative" of the NWT population.

NWT Tourism wants to kickstart the tourism industry and rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic… if the time is right. The organization has hired research firm Leger to conduct phone surveys and get feedback from residents on whether they feel ready to receive visitors in their community. Residents who participate will…