Beloved radio host Peter Hope passes away after lengthy battle with cancer
Long-time announcer and former host of Dehcho Dene, Peter Hope, passed away last night after battling cancer. Hope grew up in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., speaking…
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133 grams of crack cocaine seized,enroute to Fort Good Hope
More than 133 grams of crack cocaine have been found en route to Fort Good Hope. The drugs have since been seized and the 29-year-old…
Staff shortage causing service reductions across NWT health care
Ongoing staff shortages in the NWT’s health care system is causing service reductions across the territory. Three health centres in the Sahtú have moved to…
Bear encounters in Norman Wells and Yellowknife
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is advising residents in Norman Wells and Yellowknife of recent bear encounters. Specifically near Norman Wells, ENR says…
New phone number for Yellowknife Primary Care Centre
The Yellowknife Primary Care Centre has a new phone number. The new number is 867-767-9294. The old number will be deactivated on Sept. 1. The…
Northern hip hop artist trades firewood for first studio album
Woodcutter by day, hip-hop artist by night, Dylan Jones, commonly known as Crook the Kid has made a special deal for his first studio album….
Tłı̨chǫ lose leader, teacher and visionary: former Grand Chief Edward Erasmus passes away
The Tłı̨chǫ Nation has lost a leader in former Grand Chief Edward ‘Ediiwa’ Erasmus. The Tłı̨chǫ Government says he “will always be remembered for his…
Nahanni Butte hosts week-long event commemorating Treaty 11
Through bugs, a bit of bad weather, and last-minute cancellations, Nahanni Butte still managed to put on a week-long event marking the 100th anniversary of…
Elizabeth Wright named new chief of Tetlit Zheh
The community of Fort McPherson named Elizabeth Wright the new Chief of the Teetl’it Gwich’in Band Council late last night. Wright rang in at 195…
Firearms and jewels missing after Inuvik home break-in
Jewellery and several firearms have gone missing following a break and enter in Inuvik. The incident occurred on Lagoon Road on July 12. Police say…