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Featured, Industry, Mining, News April 1, 2025

Historic yellow stone rocks NWT’s Diavik Diamond Mine

‘This two-billion-year old natural Canadian diamond is a miracle of nature,’ says mine official

One of the largest gem-quality yellow diamonds ever discovered in Canada, has been unearthed from Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine. The 158.20-carat rough diamond is one of only five yellow diamonds weighing more than 100 carats ever unearthed at Diavik in its 22-year history, stated a release. Diavik’s production primarily…

Featured, News, Police March 31, 2025

Three people charged after drug and firearm seizure in Hay River

Police recovered 60g of suspected crack-cocaine, a long gun and a pistol

Hay River RCMP say they seized suspected crack-cocaine and firearms from a Kátł’odeeche First Nation (KFN) residence on March 26. In a news release Monday, police said they were called to a home, where they found drug and firearms and arrested three individuals. A further search led to the discovery…

Featured, News, Police March 28, 2025

Fire marshal investigating cause of Sunridge Apartment blaze

No injuries reported in Yellowknife apartment fire

Yellowknife RCMP say no injuries were reported following a structure fire at Sunridge Apartment on Thursday afternoon. Police received a report of the fire at 2:31 p.m. and attended the scene to provide traffic control while firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Authorities say there is no evidence of arson…

Featured, News, Police March 28, 2025

Two 19-year-old charged after drug bust in Inuvik apartment

RCMP seize suspected crack cocaine, cash, and drug paraphernalia

Inuvik RCMP say they seized 12 grams of suspected crack-cocaine during a drug bust at the Nova apartment complex on Thursday. Police executed a search warrant after receiving reports of drug-related activity in the building. Along with the suspected cocaine, officer also confiscated $700 in cash, several cell phones and…

Featured, News, Police March 24, 2025

Teen charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Fort Good Hope

14-year-old accused in woman’s death, set to appear in court March 25

A 14-year-old has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Fort Good Hope on Sunday, according to RCMP. Police found a woman with severe injuries in a residence on March 23 at 11:20 a.m. She died shortly after being transported to the health center. Following the investigation, officers…

Featured, News, Police March 19, 2025

Nationwide warrant issued for Fort Providence shooting suspect

Krystian Cogswell, 22, is on the run and considered ‘armed and dangerous’, say RCMP

The NWT RCMP has issued a nationwide warrant for Krystian Cogswell, who fled Fort Providence after a shooting that left one man dead and two men seriously injured. Cogswell has been charged with murder, attempted murder, and two counts of aggravated assault. The incident took place inside a residence in…

Featured, News, Police March 18, 2025

Inuvik RCMP found man with ‘numerous stab wounds’; suspects fled

Police ask residents for security footage from March 15 incident

RCMP are asking for video footage that may have captured the stabbing of a man by two suspects in Inuvik on March 15 between midnight and 1 a.m. Police received a report about a stabbing Saturday at 12:52 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a man with multiple stab wounds,…

Featured, News, Police March 17, 2025

Montreal man charged with drug-related murder of Fort Good Hope resident

'Traffickers are coming to our communities ... and leave behind nothing but pain and suffering,' says RCMP Sgt. Jason Hurley

A Montreal man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 29-year-old Fort Good Hope resident. RCMP allege the murder suspect was in Fort Good Hope as part of the illicit drug trade, stated a release today. On February 24th, Fort Good Hope RCMP were called…

Featured, News, Police March 15, 2025

UPDATED: Overnight shooting in Fort Providence leaves one dead, two injured

RCMP believe it is an isolated incident and the general public is not at risk

Early Saturday morning, RCMP received a report of a shooting at a residence in the Dehcho region community, stated a release. At approximately 12:45 a.m., officers found one victim deceased and two others injured. They were transported to the health centre for treatment. While no arrests have been made, police…

Community, Featured, News March 14, 2025

Major tobacco settlement to bring $185M to NWT

"We look forward to utilizing funds to support preventative care and enhance the efficiency of our health care system," says health minister

A major national tobacco settlement is expected to bring about $185 million to the territory, says Northwest Territories health minister. The Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario has ordered tobacco companies to pay 32.5 billion dollars to provinces and territories, making it the largest settlement in Canadian history….

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