Whatì ‘counting down the days’ until Tłı̨chǫ Highway opening
The Tłı̨chǫ Highway is scheduled to open this fall and according to Whatì Chief Alfonz Nitsiza, residents are “practically counting down the days” until opening….
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Federal government responds to Giant Mine petition
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) is less than thrilled with the response it received from the federal government regarding the petition for an apology and…
‘We’re going to do everything we can to help them:’ MP McLeod is advocating for flood victims
Michael McLeod, the NWT’s Member of Parliament, has some encouraging words for residents who’ve been affected by recent flooding. “The federal government is monitoring the…
NWT schools set to reopen May 17
Schools in Yellowknife, Dettah, Ndilo and Behchokǫ̀ will be able to reopen for in-person learning as early as Monday, May 17, Chief Public Health Officer…
Feds give $2.7 million to Fort Simpson Airport, millions more to Yellowknife and Fort Smith
The Fort Simpson Airport will be receiving $2.7 million from the Government of Canada for the rehabilitation of the airfield electrical systems, NWT Member of…
Evacuation order lifted for Vale Island
The Town of Hay River has lifted an evacuation order for Vale Island and the West Channel. As of 5:30 p.m. on May 10, the…
Water levels rising near cabin in Fort Providence area
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya says there has been flooding along the Mackenzie River in the Fort Providence area which has caused at least one…
Evacuation notice given for residents of Vale Island
The GNWT’s Alert Ready system is notifying residents of Vale Island in Hay River to evacuate immediately due to risk of flooding. The notice was…
‘About 90 per cent’ of N.J. Macpherson COVID-19 cases are in youth: Kandola
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, said “about 90 per cent” of COVID-19 infections from the N.J. Macpherson school outbreak in Yellowknife are in…
Kandola says Yellowknife ‘on the brink of community spread’
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, has confirmed there are now eight active cases of COVID-19 and 12 probable cases related to an outbreak…