Team NT Athletes of the Arctic Winter Games which has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns over coronavirus will receive a full refund of fees. Doug Rentmeister is the Executive Director of the Sport North Federation. “While we are all disappointed, the health and well-being of the thousands of people…
A man’s idea to transport his snowmobile on the roof of his car in Yellowknife is gaining lots of attention on social media and he will not be ticketed by the NWT RCMP. The RCMP responded with this statement after CKLB Radio asked if the person transporting the sled on…
A man’s ingenuity to transport his snowmobile on the roof of his car in Yellowknife is now under investigation by the NWT RCMP. Pictures of the snowmobile on the roof of the car have been widely shared on social media over the course of the week. Julie Plourde is the…
The Coroner’s Jury in Inuvik has made sweeping recommendations to the NWT RCMP on how they could do their jobs better. This follows an inquest this week into the death of Richard Binder Jr. who was wanted by police but was later found dead on a trail between Mackenzie Lake…
It’s the 40th anniversary for Folk on the Rocks being held in Yellowknife and this year they are celebrating with some fan-favourites of recent years with return performances from Fred Penner and Joel Plaskett. Sarah Frey is the Marketing Manager for the festival. “With 2020 being the 40th Anniversary of…
It was a performance full of culture, storytelling and great fiddle music as the Edmonton Métis Dancers rocked the stage at the NAKA Festival yesterday in Yellowknife. Lyle Donald is the Director of Dance. “Learning Mètis dance is more than just playing fiddle music and jigging around,” Donald said. “Mètis…
The Whati RCMP has made a drug arrest prior to the handgame tournament which begins today in the community. According to an RCMP news release, Whati RCMP arrested and charged a 30-year-old man Tuesday for possession for the purpose of trafficking. Police state that Whati RCMP arrested a man for…
The Charlie Zoe Nitsiza 4th Bi-Annual Handgame Tournament begins tomorrow in Whati and is offering $100,000 in prize money. According to a Tłı̨chǫ Government news release, “In 2014, community members of Whati created Bi-Annual Handgame of the late Charlie Zoe Nitsiza, who passed away December 5, 2011. Charlie Zoe Nitsiza…
The United Way NWT awarded 22 non-profit organizations new funding as part of its annual Community Investment Fund. According to a news release, “20 successful applicants will receive up to $7,500 for 2020 programming and one successful candidate will receive a multiyear grant.” The Community Investment Fund is a yearly…
An investigation has been launched by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) after an RCMP officer was involved in shooting a 54-year-old man during a confrontation in Whitehorse. According to a news release from the ASIRT, “At approximately noon, on March 2, RCMP officers were called to a residence…