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Featured, Justice, News, Politics October 21, 2024

Drug-fuelled violence in Fort McPherson has MLA pleading for help

Also in the NWT Assembly on Monday, rough roads in Mackenzie Delta, and catcalls for a snippy Finance Minister


Pointing to an alleged drug-related knife-point hostage taking in Teetł’it Zheh (Fort McPherson), Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo continued his plea from last week for help from the territorial government to fight what he called a crisis situation in communities in his riding. “During the past week in my community…

Events, Featured, News, Politics, Profile October 21, 2024

‘He was superhuman’ – Tony Whitford’s well-lived life celebrated

Family and friends gather at State Memorial Service for former MLA, cabinet minister and NWT commissioner


From the humblest of beginnings in Fort Smith, to surviving residential school, and a lengthy career in politics and community service, Anthony (Tony) Whitford was fondly remembered at a State Memorial Service on Saturday. Whitford passed away peacefully on September 16th at the age of 83, in Stanton Territorial Hospital,…

Environment, Featured, News, Politics, Transportation, Wildfires October 18, 2024

Cash-strapped GNWT to ask Ottawa to raise $1.8B debt limit

Natural disasters, strained health-care system, have pummelled territory's finances, says Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek


As drought conditions and wildfires have dried up the territory’s finances, the GNWT will now ask Ottawa to raise the debt level cap beyond the current $1.8 billion borrowing limit, says Finance Minister Carolyn Wawzonek. In an update to the Assembly on Friday, Wawzonek noted Marine Transportation Services, the Northwest…

Featured, News October 18, 2024

State memorial service for former Commissioner Tony Whitford tomorrow

Tributes continue to pour in for former Speaker; call made for legacy project with naming of GNWT building


An official memorial service will take place to honour the life of former NWT Commissioner Tony Whitford on Saturday at the NWT Legislative Assembly starting at 2 p.m. Whitford, 83, who served as an MLA and Speaker, passed away at 5 a.m. September 16th at Stanton Territorial Hospital. In the…

Environment, Featured, News, Politics, Reconciliation, Transportation, Weather, Wildfires October 17, 2024

‘We are in a dire situation right now,’ says Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek

Low water levels this year, climate change overall draining NWT's coffers; Sahtu region in pricing crisis as winter approaches


The Members of the Legislative Assembly were back in session Thursday after their summer break. And the “humanitarian crisis” in the Sahtu region, especially with cost-of-living and fuel shortages in Norman Wells, MLAs entered into and emergency debate following a motion by Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart. At the time…

Community, Featured, News October 17, 2024

Three recipients of the Order of the NWT inducted in Yellowknife

They are Elder Mary Teya, Richard Hardy and Helen Balanoff


Three long-time northerners were honored with the Order of the Northwest Territories for their outstanding contributions in a ceremony at the NWT Legislative Assembly this morning. 86-year-old Elder Mary Teya of Fort McPherson was recognized for her community leadership and her dedication to preserving and promoting Dinjii Zhu’ Ginjik (Gwich’in…

Community, Featured, News October 17, 2024

1 charged after home invasion in Fort McPherson

A home invasion has been reported in Fort McPherson yesterday. 29-year-old Nathan Francis is charged with breaking and entering, robbery, mischief under $5000 and failure to comply with undertaking conditions. Francis is expected to appear in court at a later date as the investigation remains ongoing. Due to section 145(4)(a)…

Featured, News, Wildfires October 16, 2024

Better assessment of tree hazards, tougher protective gear, needed for wildland firefighters

NWT Chief Coroner Garth Eggenberger issues nine recommendations following the death of Adam Yeadon near his home of Fort Liard last July


The territory’s Chief Coroner Garth Eggenberger has issued nine recommendations for the GNWT’s Department of Environment and Climate Change following the death of wildland firefighter Adam Yeadon on July 15, 2023. The 25-year old died battling a blaze near after being hit by a falling tree his home community of…