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Featured, News, Police February 13, 2024

Inuvik RCMP: Drug trafficking seizure successful at Bompas Place Apartments

Charges are pending against two residents from Inuvik as well as two men from B.C.


Inuvik RCMP seized 60 grams of crack cocaine, $750 in cash, and other paraphernalia related to the sale of drugs inside Bompas Place Apartments (also known as Nova Apartments) on Monday. An investigation concluded that two apartment units were being used by the same group of people to facilitate drug…

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News January 31, 2023

Upcoming camp to focus on youth voices on vaccines, health care

An upcoming camp wants to tackle vaccine hesitancy in youth and help answers questions about health care. “It’s really a space to learn from youth and gain their perspective in helping shape (health care) in the territory,” says Alyssa Carpenter, the director of the Western Arctic Youth Collective (WAYC). The…

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Featured, News, Police January 17, 2023

Phones, internet restored in Sahtú and Beaufort Delta

NorthwesTel has confirmed its phone service in several communities in the Sahtú and Beaufort Delta has been restored. The telecom told CKLB the disruption was caused by a construction company damaging a fibre line just south of Norman Wells. Original article below: Residents in the Sahtú and Beaufort Delta needing…

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Featured, Health, News November 14, 2022

Carfentanil found in Hay River again

Carfentanil, an extremely toxic opioid, has been found in illegal drugs in Hay River. This is the second time police detected carfentanil in the community this year. Public health officials are now warning residents of the detection. A public health advisory reads, ” Carfentanil is one of the most toxic…

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Featured, News August 10, 2022

Bear encounters in Norman Wells and Yellowknife

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is advising residents in Norman Wells and Yellowknife of recent bear encounters. Specifically near Norman Wells, ENR says there is an adult black bear near Sucker Creek “that may demonstrate aggressive behaviour”. ENR says the bear and other wildlife are attracted by fishing…

Community, Featured, News August 5, 2022

New phone number for Yellowknife Primary Care Centre

The Yellowknife Primary Care Centre has a new phone number. The new number is 867-767-9294. The old number will be deactivated on Sept. 1. The health and social service authority says the number change comes after a large upgrade to the clinic’s phone system that should help improve service to…