Jeannie Scott will serve as the Chief Judge of the Territorial Court of the NWT for the next five years, appointed by Minister of Justice R.J. Simpson. Scott has practiced law for 14 years and served as a judge in communities across the territory. Her previous roles include prosecutor with…
Due to a rising trend in syphilis transmission and other sexually-transmitted infections across Yellowknife, a new pop-up clinic is now open in the city. The clinic offers tests and treatments, with appointment details kept confidential and separated from the regular medical files. Those with a valid N.W.T health care are…
The search for an Ulukhaktok man missing since Friday has been suspended, says the RCMP. On September 27th, 2024, Ulukhaktok RCMP were made aware that a resident of the community. “After intensive efforts, the (Joint Rescue Coordination Center) has suspended the search at this time,” stated a release. “The Ulukhaktok…
A young man wanted for a violent home invasion two weeks ago was arrested after another similar crime saw a crossbow and bear-spray used, plus another sharp weapon. On September 22nd, Norman Wells RCMP received a report that a person had been stabbed at a residence, stated a release. Officers…
Yellowknife RCMP are asking for assistance from the public in locating 53-year-old Ernie Sangris, who was reported missing on September 7th. He is described as 5-foot-9 and 194 pounds with short, greying hair. He was last seen in person on September 4th, wearing blue jeans, black Reebok sneakers, a white…
A teenager who ran from police in Yellowknife while packing a stolen loaded handgun now faces a host of weapons charges. On Wednesday, RCMP officers attended a residence in Yellowknife in an attempt to arrest a suspect in an unrelated investigation, stated a release. The suspect immediately fled from police….
Tulita RCMP acted on a tip from the public last night and it paid off, with the seizure of a large quantity of liquor arriving in the community by boat. “More great work by our officers in the North District!” stated a post to the RCMP’s social media page. The…
A 70-year-old Hay River man has been charged under the Cannabis Act after RCMP discovered “a large number of cannabis plants” on his property during an unrelated August call. Last Friday, Mounties executed a search warrant and seized 40 cannabis plants, which is ten times what is currently permitted under…
Fort Smith RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dallas Abraham, who has been charged with multiple sexual assault and assault offences against the same person. These charges include two counts of three counts of sexual assault, one count of uttering threats, one count of assault causing bodily harm,…
A floatplane was forced to make an emergency landing on an NWT highway yesterday afternoon, said Fort Simpson RCMP. The incident happened on Highway 1 near River Bridge, about 15 kilometers from Fort Simpson, according to CBC. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) told CKLB that there were 1 pilot and…