Carfentanil found in Hay River again
Carfentanil, an extremely toxic opioid, has been found in illegal drugs in Hay River. This is the second time police detected carfentanil in the community…
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GNWT launches 811 health advice line
The new service is being offered 24-hours a day, seven days a week
Health advise is now available for all NWT residents at the touch of a button. And it’s free. The GNWT says a toll-free 811 health…
New trappers program comes with a catch
Novice trappers, also known as mentees, can learn from experienced trappers
A new program to help develop the next generation of trappers in the NWT has been launched, but there’s a catch. The program is a…
“We’re not used to being isolated”: Beaufort Delta chiefs hope new anti-suicide funding will curb post-Covid isolation
The Beaufort Delta was the hardest-hit region in this year's suicide spike
Ken Kyikavichik says the past few years have been challenging for his people. “The amount of grief that’s gone on, especially over the last two…
Affordable housing cash for Yellowknife locked-in
The money will be divided between two locations
Funding for the completion of more than 60 additional affordable housing units in Yellowknife is officially in the books. The announcement was made at City…
YK RCMP ask for public assistance in locating missing teen
Sherrina Hikoalok, also known as Sherrina Ohiktook is believed to still be in Yellowknife
A Yellowknife teen has been reported missing. According to RCMP, 18-year-old Sherrina Hikoalok has been reported missing since Nov. 4. Hikoalok is described as five…
LISTEN: Dene director captures magic of drum making in new film
Eric Janvier hopes his new documentary shows Indigenous youth that it’s never too late to learn their culture. In Heartbeat of a Nation, Janvier captures an…
NTHSSA deficit nearly quadrupled in six years: Report
"Without reforms to achieve better value from existing health system resources now, the GNWT may be forced to reduce healthcare services in the future," the report reads
Last updated on Nov. 3 at 4:15 p.m. The deficit of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority has quadrupled in the six…
Accolades for Hay River RCMP on Halloween night
Heron says the response was heart-warming
A simple act of kindness by Hay River RCMP on Halloween night is getting plenty of praise from the community. Ryan Heron’s niece, eitht-year-old Daenerys…
LISTEN: Tłı̨chǫ photographer on overcoming intergenerational trauma through her art
Jamie Wetrade-Stevenson is a beloved creative, navigating both the traditional and modern world through the lens. Her latest adventure has brought her to Toronto where…