One person is in an Edmonton hospital after a single vehicle crash near Behchokǫ̀ early Sunday morning. The Yellowknife Fire Division used the jaws of life to remove the driver, a 19-year-old woman, from the vehicle which had rolled over. The woman was initially transported to the Stanton Territorial Hospital and…
The community of Ulukhaktok has another addition to its community radio station. CKLB will now be the second radio station broadcast in the community. The station serves about 400 listeners community-wide. “Our elders depend on the radio,” says Derek Squirrel, recreational coordinator for Ulukhaktok. Robert Catana, Elder, and former radio…
A Fort Simpson man who was accidentally shot by an Environment and Natural Resources officer worries the incident will happen again. This comes after an RCMP investigation concluded the officer took reasonable actions to stop an aggressive bear in the community. As a result, police are not pressing charges. The…
After a short but contentious committee meeting, Julie Green will be appointed a cabinet position. Green, MLA for Yellowknife Centre, was the only person to run for the position. But, Steve Norn, MLA for Tu Nedhé – Wiilideh, made the case he should be considered and expressed his disappointment when…
With her mask dangling from one ear, Katrina Nokleby fled the floor of the Legislative Assembly. For two hours, Nokleby listened as her fellow MLAs criticized her performance and demeanour as minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, and Infrastructure. A week after Premier Caroline Cochrane stripped Nokleby of her portfolios,…
NWT residents can expect a newly designed driver’s license and identification card issued by Sept. 1. Now with updated security features like facial recognition and engravings, will make the cards “harder to replicate and alter,” says Kevin Dunbar, director of the compliance and licensing division. “Our newly designed driver’s licenses…
Melaw Nakehk’o has added the title of filmmaker to her already impressive resume as an artist, actor and moosehide tanner. Nakehk’o, who is Dehcho Dene and Dënesųłiné, wrote, directed and shot the film K’i Tah Amongst the Birch, highlighting her family’s experience staying at a spring camp for five weeks…
The chief of Salt River First Nation says a long-awaited infrastructure funding announcement reflects an “act of reconciliation” by the federal government. “To say we were elated, would be an understatement,” says Chief David Poitras, “our team is excited, happy and relieved.” This project will increase the residential capacity for…
Over a dozen schools have been chosen as the winners of the Drop the Pop campaign. Out of 45 participating schools, 16 have been chosen for the monetary award, ranging from $500 to $1,875. The Drop the Pop campaign is supported by the department of Health and Social Services to…
Katrina Nokleby was the sole vote against a motion to debate her position as part of the executive council. Premier Caroline Cochrane introduced a motion to revoke Nokleby’s seat after removing her from the Industry, Tourism and Investment, and Infrastructure portfolios last week. The premier has repeatedly cited concerns with…