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Featured, Health, News November 28, 2024

One confirmed case of bird flu swoops into the NWT, but no sign of outbreak

Low risk to other feathered creatures, transmission to humans is rare, relatively mild, but CPHO advises caution


The Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) has confirmed one case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, in a raven, with one additional suspected case. Testing identified the H5N1 strain, which is highly infectious among birds, NWT Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola stated…

Featured, News, Police November 27, 2024

Search on in Tuktoyaktuk area for Northern Store burglary suspect

The community's key retail business was broken into on weekend, with suspect fleeing with goods on stolen snowmobile, say RCMP


Tuktoyaktuk RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect after the burglary of the community’s Northern Store early Saturday morning. Electronics and cigarettes were stolen from the business, after which the suspect stole a snowmobile and fled the area, stated a release. Video surveillance was obtained showing…

Featured, Justice, News November 25, 2024

Social media bragging results in major drug, handgun bust for Hay River RCMP

Picture of firearm, mention of trafficking at Woodland Drive apartment block, leads to third drug arrest this year for Ontario man


The third time wasn’t a charm for an alleged Toronto drug dealer who was busted again in Hay River after RCMP found an illegal handgun, ammunition and a lot of fentanyl and crack cocaine. A warrant was out for a 39-year-old man named Savy You after a court date was…

Featured, News, Police November 13, 2024

Loaded gun, drugs and $30K seized during traffic stop on Highway 3

Two adults from Hay River and a 16-year-old from Toronto face charges


Behchokǫ̀ RCMP seized a loaded handgun, approximately 25 grams of suspected crack-cocaine and $30,000 in cash from a vehicle stopped on Highway 3 near Edzo around midnight yesterday. Following the investigation, 35-year-old John Antoine and 26-year-old Jessica Sabourin, both from Hay River, as well as a 16-year-old youth from Toronto…

Featured, News, Police November 7, 2024

Arson leads to drugs and illegal firearms cache in Hay River

Six handguns and long guns, ammunition, suspected crack cocaine seized; no arrests have been made


On Tuesday morning, Hay River RCMP received a report of a structure fire within the community. After the 7 a.m. fire was extinguished, an insecure firearm was found, stated a release. Having obtained a search warrant, police seized six firearms, ammunition, a small quantity of suspected crack cocaine packaged for…

Featured, Justice, News, Police November 5, 2024

Man, cocaine found in Inuvik hotel closet; cash, cut-down rifle in the room

An Edmonton man faces a long list of serious drug and weapons charges after arrest Monday, say RCMP


An Edmonton man was found hiding in a closet in an Inuvik hotel with 23 grams of suspected cocaine, say RCMP. Outside of the closet, police noticed an assortment of trafficking paraphernalia and a modified loaded .22 pump action rifle, its serial number filed down and ammunition nearby, reads a…

Featured, Health, News October 31, 2024

Pop-up flu and COVID vaccination clinics in Yellowknife

Seniors, children and vulnerable population are encouraged to get immunized


Several pop-up clinics in Yellowknife will be offering flu and COVID vaccinations starting this week, according to the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA). Seniors can receive their vaccines at the Baker’s Community Centre on Thursday or at Aven’s Manor on Friday, both open from 10 a.m. to…