The Gwich’in councils in Aklavik, Inuvik, Teetl’it Zheh and Tsiigehtchic will be undergoing a forensic audit. Grand Chief Ken Kyikavichik said the audit was to improve governance and financial reporting within the four councils, as well as improve transparency for Gwich’in members. “This is especially important given our current Nation-building…
One person has died and multiple others have been injured in an ongoing “critical incident” in Fort Good Hope. RCMP asked residents to shelter in place late Tuesday to stay safe. Since then, additional specialized units have arrived in the community and the residents no longer need to shelter in…
A 3.5-megawatt wind turbine has arrived in Inuvik, marking another completed step in the multi-year Inuvik Wind Project. The Department of Infrastructure announced the arrival of the turbine and other component parts in the community on Tuesday. “Despite challenges to the transportation of the wind turbine, caused by flooding, crews…
Chief April Martel of K’atl’odeeche First Nation (KFN) holds her position following a by-election earlier this month after a dispute over the First Nations election code. It was a close race as Martel came in with 113 votes and her opponent, Elaine Auger right behind with 109 votes. Martel says…
The territorial government has responded to Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation’s (LKDFN) request for an investigation into what it called a “raid” at a culture camp earlier this week. LKDFN issued a press release on the incident, saying officers searched tents, teepees, and confiscated meat. LKDFN says the officers’ actions…
Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation (LKDFN) is calling for an investigation after it says wildlife officers conducted a “raid” at a recent culture camp. LKDFN issued a press release Wednesday describing the incident. “After descending on the camp by helicopter, the officers questions community members, carried out an invasive search…
2 people have been arrested following an investigation for drug trafficking in Fort Simpson. The culprits were located at the ferry crossing with 30 grams of cocaine in their possession. A 26-year-old male and a 35-year-old female were arrested with possession for the purpose of trafficking. Dean Riou is the…
Yellowknife’s Primary Care Centre has resumed laboratory services, once again. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 15 the Primary Care Centre had been offering laboratory services since Sept. 6. The Primary Care Centre was closed to laboratory and diagnostic imaging services from June…
Despite this week’s announcement of a federal holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, public service employees in the NWT will not be given the day off. The territory’s public service employees will still have to show up to work on Monday, Sept. 19, according to a statement by Premier…
Two 15 year-old youths were responsible for a break-in and theft at a Fort Simpson convenience store earlier this week, according to the RCMP. Police responded to the break-in at Unity Store on Monday, Sept. 12. Cigarettes and lighters were stolen during the incident. Police later identified two 15 year-olds…