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Community, Featured, Industry, News August 11, 2020

Federal government invests $5 million to support economic opportunities in Canada’s territories

The Northwest Territories will be receiving nearly $2,000,000 worth of investments. 


In the name of reconciliation, the Government of Canada has invested nearly $5 million to create economic opportunities for 11 Indigenous businesses and communities in the North – with six in the Northwest Territories. The Det’on Cho Management LP will receive $908,635 for a two-year project for the reclamation and…

Featured, News August 10, 2020

Inuvik RCMP looking for man in ’emotional distress’

Scott Kaglik allegedly broke release conditions over the weekend; police won't say what those conditions are.


Inuvik RCMP is asking for help to find 28-year-old Scott Alexander Kaglik. Police say Kaglik is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant after allegedly breaching release conditions. According to a police news release, police responded to a complaint at the Nova Apartments around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, August 8. Police…

Education, Featured, News August 10, 2020

NWT post-secondary students can now access two new grants for upcoming academic year

These grants will help students with the cost of technology equipment and internet services.


The Government of the Northwest Territories announces two new grants aimed at post-secondary students receiving full-time financial assistance (SFA) for the 2020-21 academic year. The Technology Grant is a one-time grant of $750 to help students purchase things like computers, printers, scanners, and tablets and the Support Grant is a…

Featured, News August 7, 2020

Updated: Missing 12-year-old girl found safe

Yellowknife RCMP say 12-year-old Sheyana Mantla has been found safe. The police put out a call for the public’s help in finding her Friday evening. Police did not give any additional details on how or where the girl was found.

Featured, News, Transportation August 7, 2020

Feds pledge funding to support remote communities

Air carriers delivering cargo to the communities are experiencing as much as a 90 per cent decline of passenger revenue.


The federal government says it is ensuring residents from remote communities across Canada continue to access essential services. A press release says air carriers servicing the communities are experiencing as much as a 90 per cent decline of passengers as a result of COVID-19. Revenue from passengers is necessary to…

Community, Featured, News August 7, 2020

Federal funding supports women’s organizations in the NWT

Over $300,000 in funding to combat the effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable members of the community.


Ottawa announces $320,000 in financial support, from the Federal Emergency Community Support Fund, for women and children fleeing domestic violence in northern communities. Among the recipients, the Aimayunga Women and Emergency Foster Care Shelter and YWCA NWT  will each receive $97,000 and the Family Support Centre in Hay River and…