The territorial government has extended the public health emergency, but not the state of emergency. A Government of the Northwest Territories press release says it has been successful at managing the risk of COVID-19 using the Public Health Act, and has not had to use authorities under the Emergency Management Act….
NWT businesses and residents are getting an extension on some COVID-19 relief measures. The Government of the Northwest Territories is contributing $550,000 to support the relief measures, expecting approximately $5.2 million in savings through waived fees. The funding will support licensed child care programs, in addition to waiving fees like…
For the second time, a nearly two month long boil water advisory has been lifted in Hay River, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Enterprise and Kakisa. The advisory was put in place due to a higher than normal amount of turbidity — muddy water — as a result of the spring break-up,…
The town of Hay River got an opportunity to stand against systematic racism, inequality, and social injustice this weekend. On July 4th, protesters, allies, and on-lookers participated in a community-wide rally and march in solidarity for Black, Indigenous, and visible minorities. With over a hundred in attendance, say lead organizers,…
All schools, depending on grade level will focus on providing as much in-person learning as possible. That’s according to the Reopening Schools Safely plan, recently outlined by the Government of the Northwest Territories. The plan outlines the full extent of the COVID-19 health and risk measures outlined by the department of…
The City of Yellowknife and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation have announced an economic strategy plan, through a set of workshops, to get citizens and businesses involved in an open and public conversation. When asked about the on-going relationship between the city and YKDFN, “We seem to be working better…
Video games have always been an important part of Mason Mantla’s life. “I think I actually learned to read playing video games,” he says with a laugh. Now, he will be using them in a different way, to retell traditional stories passed down from his grandmother and Elders. “Being able…
The Salt River First Nation is awaiting action on infrastructure project that has been on the discussion table for over 10 years. The project aims to integrate the SRFN to Fort Smith’s water, sewer and street systems, but requires federal funding. The $16.8 million project was first discussed in 2010,…
A year after RCMP “became aware of allegations of fraud within the Fort Liard RCMP detachment”, one of its members is facing charges. Cpl. Curtis Ping, 59, has been charged with: Fraud over $5,000, Fraud under $5,000 and Breach of trust by a public officer. NT RCMP says it launched…
The RCMP is investigating a fire near Inuvik that left one structure destroyed on June 26. Julie Plourde, spokesperson for the NT RCMP, says in an email police are investigating a structure fire, believed to be suspicious in nature in the area of Airport Lake. The now-extinguished fire was just…