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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…

Featured, Law courts, News, Police October 25, 2024

Yellowknife woman accused of transmitting, possessing child pornography

She faces three charges and is on bail with strict conditions to avoid anyone under the age of 16


A 39-year-old Yellowknife woman faces child pornography charges after a year-long investigation by the Northwest Territories RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit. In October 2023, RCMP began an investigation and in February 2024, a suspect was arrested and a search warrant was executed on a residence in Yellowknife, stated a release….

Events, Featured, News, Politics, Profile October 21, 2024

‘He was superhuman’ – Tony Whitford’s well-lived life celebrated

Family and friends gather at State Memorial Service for former MLA, cabinet minister and NWT commissioner


From the humblest of beginnings in Fort Smith, to surviving residential school, and a lengthy career in politics and community service, Anthony (Tony) Whitford was fondly remembered at a State Memorial Service on Saturday. Whitford passed away peacefully on September 16th at the age of 83, in Stanton Territorial Hospital,…

Community, Featured, News October 17, 2024

1 charged after home invasion in Fort McPherson

A home invasion has been reported in Fort McPherson yesterday. 29-year-old Nathan Francis is charged with breaking and entering, robbery, mischief under $5000 and failure to comply with undertaking conditions. Francis is expected to appear in court at a later date as the investigation remains ongoing. Due to section 145(4)(a)…

Featured, News, Police October 9, 2024

More than $9K in hot cash, drug gear seized after RCMP stop speeding vehicle

Two men, one from Edmonton, the other from Fort Simpson, now face charges after being pulled over at Hay River


Hay River RCMP have seized over $9,000 in cash believed to be proceeds of crime relating to the illegal drug trade, as well as several cellphones and drug paraphernalia. On Tuesday, officers of the Hay River detachment were on patrol when a vehicle was observed speeding and a traffic stop…

Featured, News October 9, 2024

Three ‘outstanding residents’ named to the Order of the Northwest Territories

Mary Teya, Helen Balanoff and Richard Hardy to be honoured next week at the Legislative Assembly


Three outstanding residents will be honoured with the 2023 Order of the the Northwest Territories at a ceremony next week in the Chamber of the Legislative Assembly. The recipients are: Mary Teya of Fort McPherson, nominated for her contributions in Community Leadership. Fort McPherson’s Teya is celebrated for her dedicated…