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Featured, News, Politics March 3, 2025

Speaker to MLAs: ‘We were not elected to quarrel and bicker’

Shane Thompson admonishes NWT Assembly after two MLA complaints in one week over conduct of their peers

Open and respectful communication between all Members is the most essential feature of consensus government. While it is impossible to reach unanimous agreement on all issues, the opportunity for all Members to have meaningful input into important decisions is fundamental. – From Consensus Government in the NWT Guiding Principles The…

Featured, News, Police March 3, 2025

Security officer threatened with firearm outside Stanton Hospital

25-year-old Brenden Qirngnirq of Yellowknife has been charged with several offences

A security officer was threatened with a firearm outside Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife on Saturday afternoon, say RCMP. “A person entered the facility in a hostile state,” stated a public notice from the NWT Health and Social Services Authority. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived but was…

Featured, News, Police March 3, 2025

Women arrested after serious stabbing in Fort Good Hope

Police believe there is no risk to the general public, as the victim and suspect are known to each other

A Fort Good Hope woman is in custody and a victim in hospital after a stabbing on Friday. Shortly after 7 p.m. on February 28th, the RCMP detachment received a report that a person had been stabbed several times, stated a release. The victim received serious injuries and was subsequently…

Featured, Health, News February 28, 2025

Feds invest $1.9M in smoking cessation program

Initiative follows Ottawa Model to help NWT residents quit tobacco

The federal government is investing more than $1.9 million to support a tobacco cessation program designed to help NWT residents quit smoking. Announced by NWT MP Michael McLeod and Minister of Health Lesa Semmler on Friday afternoon, the program will follow the Ottawa Model for smoking cessation, a widely used…

Featured, News, Politics February 28, 2025

Cell service dead zones, cash for communities and another upset MLA round out the week

The availability of consumer cell phones with emergency satellite connectivity could alleviate some drivers' concerns, says Minister Wawzonek

On Friday, Dehcho MLA Sheryl Yakeleya raised the longstanding issue of cell reception dead zones along major highways, especially the busy stretch between Fort Providence-Behchokǫ̀-Yellowkife. “People have safety concerns regarding the inability to call for help if something were to happen while travelling on our highways,” said Yakeleya. “Some people…

Featured, News, Police February 28, 2025

65-year-old man arrested after armed threat incident in Tsiigehtchic

Police found no firearm in his residence

Tsiigehtchic was placed under a temporary lockdown following reports of an armed threat on Thursday afternoon. According to a news release from Fort McPherson RCMP, a man allegedly made threats to obtain a firearm and discharge it in the community. Officers responded and located the suspect, a 65-year-old man, who…

Featured, News, Politics, Weather February 28, 2025

Norman Wells is ‘a community living in fear,’ says Sahtu MLA

NWT Assembly passes motion declaring a humanitarian state of emergency for the regional centre

The Sahtu region’s hub of Norman Wells is in a dire situation, with residents living in fear and some already choosing to move away, says MLA Danny McNeely. The MLA presented a motion declaring a state of emergency for Norman Wells due to severe impacts from climate change, including rising…

Community, Featured, News February 27, 2025

Two Fort Smith residents awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Lois Firth Lafferty and Meika McDonald recognized for lifelong contributions

Two Fort Smith residents have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their lifelong contributions to education and traditional sports. Lois Firth Lafferty and Meika McDonald received their medals during a ceremony in the community on Tuesday. Lafferty, a Métis of Gwich’in and Scottish heritage, has dedicated 48…

Featured, News, Police February 27, 2025

Search continues for missing man in Inuvik, say RCMP

Police provided new details on Lance Briere’s last known location

Nearly three weeks after Lance Briere went missing in Inuvik, RCMP say they are continuing investigate all leads regarding his whereabouts. In a Thursday news release, police said Briere was last seen at the Inuvik Liquor store on February 8. He was wearing a green highlighter-colored toque, reflective jacket, black…

Featured, News, Politics February 27, 2025

Bullying on rise beyond our borders thanks to ‘odious’ American president, says MLA

As NWT Assembly marks Pink Shirt Day, calls made to speak up for equality and acceptance of everyone

Education, Culture and Employment Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued a statement on Pink Shirt Day about how important it is for everyone to feel safe and accepted for who they are. “By wearing pink, we promote safe environments, free from bullying and harassment, for everyone. It is a call to take…