The issue of shortages of cannabis supply in Yellowknife was a burning question in the NWT Legislative Assembly this week. It comes after the Yellowknifer newspaper reported that there was no pot on the shelves of the uptown Liquor Shop for several days in late February. Yellowknife North MLA Rylund…
The YWCA NWT which is a women’s organization working to increase women’s safety across the Northwest Territories (NWT) received an investment from the Government of Canada over the weekend to help end violence. On Saturday, Feb 28, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the NWT, on behalf of the Honourable…
The RCMP is investigating an early morning stabbing which occurred in downtown Yellowknife outside the Royal Bank. According to a news release “The victim, a 52-year-old man, appeared to be suffering from stab wounds. He has been transported by EMS to the hospital and is in stable condition.” Shortly before…
The Dene Nation will be holding its first-ever Education Summit. “We are at a critical time as Dene people. More than ever, we are working towards securing a strong foundation for our youth and future generations as we continue to establish cultural and language-based education programs,” Dene National Chief Norman…
A traffic stop by the High Level RCMP in northern Alberta has led to a Yellowknife man being charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. On Feb. 19, RCMP say the stopped a vehicle within the town limits of High Level. According to an RCMP news release,…
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya commends Teck Resources for the decision to withdraw its application for the Frontier Oilsands Mine. “The project was becoming a lightning rod for all the concerns about the health of the Mackenzie River Basin,” Chief Yakeleya said. “The decades of the cumulative environmental impact of…
Yellowknife Bay has been turned into a scene from outer space as snow carvers put the finishing touches on their creations for Snowking’s Winter Festival over the weekend. Six teams squared off and all braved the cold to create something special. The judging took place on Saturday and was based…
While some children are home playing video games, a young boy from Colville Lake spends his extra time out on the land trapping, fishing and hunting with his grandfather. Preston Kochon, is six-years-old and lives in Colville Lake. However, Preston is not your average child. He has learned a diverse…
The Dene Nation is planning a public demonstration in Yellowknife against the Teck Resources Frontier Mine project. Robin Ram is a communication spokesperson for the Dene Nation. “This demonstration will be led by Chief Gerry Cheezie of Smith’s Landing First Nation and has the full support of National Chief Norman…
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya says “The Dene nation supports the hereditary chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en Nation and their call for RCMP to leave their traditional territory.” In a press conference yesterday, Chief Yakeleya told reporters that “Aboriginal people can, if they really want to, bring Canada to a standstill,” …