Hay River RCMP has arrested two people after officers entered two residences early Monday morning. Police issued a news release about 1:15 a.m. Monday asking residents to stay away from the area of Stewart Dr. and Riverbend , but said there was no risk to the public. Police say units…
Police have arrested a second suspect involved in a shooting that happened on May 1 in Yellowknife. The incident left an 18-year-old man in serious condition and needing medical treatment in Edmonton. The individual is a 17-year-old youth from Edmonton. The youth was arrested on June 2 in High Level,…
The chief public health officer is warning that carfentanil has been detected in Hay River. Carfentanil is known as one of the most toxic opioids in the world and could take multiple doses of naloxone to reverse its effects. Public health says carfentanil “can cause immediate and unexpected overdose” in…
The territory has a new head doctor. Dr. Claudia Kraft has been appointed as the new Territorial Medical Director. The person in the position provides direction on medical staff and services across the territory’s health care system. Dr. AnneMarie Pegg previously held the position throughout much of the COVID-19 pandemic….
2 youths, aged 14 and 16 years old were arrested downtown Yellowknife for attempted robbery on May 27. The pair were stopped before entering the downtown liquor store, further enticing one of them to punch an employee and threatening to stab them, reads a police report. Both individuals are in…
One man has died following a house fire in Tuktoyaktuk in the early morning on Wednesday. Local RCMP confirmed officers found the man’s body in the home after firefighters extinguished the fire. Police say they are now working with the coroner’s officer and fire marshal to determine the cause of…
The territorial government wants to hear from seniors on what services it needs to improve for them. Seniors over 55, caregivers, Indigenous governments and non-governmental organizations that work with seniors can now fill out a survey that covers things like whether the senior has enough income to pay for expenses, whether…
Délı̨nę is no longer under a boil water advisory. Last week, the chief environmental health officer said residents should boil their water due to higher-than-normal turbidity, or very muddy water. Public health has now removed the advisory and said no one fell ill due to the water. However, health officials…
The RCMP is still looking for a gun that was allegedly used in the shooting in Fort Smith in early March. Police are asking residents to check their yards, sheds and other buildings as snow melts. Police describe the firearm as a shotgun with green shotgun shells. If found, police…
Yellowknife RCMP have charged two people so far related to a recent shooting. Hilah Rose McCauley, 19, has been charged with attempted murder. Police initially asked for the public’s help in finding McCauley, who is originally from Norman Wells. Police say she has since been arrested and is in custody….