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Featured, Justice, News, Police November 14, 2023

Fort Smith RCMP seeking public’s help in locating wanted man

Donovan Desjarlais has "a number of warrants out for his arrest," according to police.

Fort Smith RCMP, are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. Northwest Territories RCMP shared the message along with a photo of Donovan Desjarlais on social media on Tuesday afternoon. Desjarlais has “a number of warrants out for his arrest,” according to police. The statement did not…

Featured, Justice, Law courts, News, Police November 9, 2023

Yellowknife man sentenced for possession, distribution of child sexual abuse material

Twenty-year-old Chase Straker faces five years in prison and ten years of probation.

A Yellowknife man has been sentenced to five years in prison and ten years of probation for the possession and transmission of child pornography and for extortion. Twenty-year-old Chase Straker was sentenced in an N.W.T. court on Monday, according to an RCMP release. He was found to have stored and…

Community, Featured, News, Politics November 8, 2023

Michael Vandell re-elected as chief in DGGFN election

Vandell defeated challenger Xavier Canadien to remain as chief.

Michael Vandell will serve a second term as chief of Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation. That’s according to results shared by the returning officer on social media on Tuesday, following the day’s election. Vandell defeated challenger Xavier Canadien by 178 votes to 110. Seven of the 14 candidates for councillor…

Community, Entertainment, Events, Featured, News November 3, 2023

A Smackdown on Permafrost

Totally Arctic Wrestling returns to the Beaufort Delta this weekend.

The Beaufort Delta is getting ready to rumble tonight. Totally Arctic Wrestling (TAW) returns to the Delta this weekend. The first event, Naarigaa, is coming to Inuvik on Friday, while the second event, Danger Bay, is coming to Tuktoyaktuk on Sunday. Since its first event in 2019, TAW has billed…

Education, Entertainment, Featured, News October 31, 2023

Dene language podcaster shares his mother tongue with the world

Willis Janvier talks language revitalization, mental health on Dene Yati.

As a child, Willis Janvier remembers pretending to be a radio commentator for hockey tournaments. He was taking after his father, who was himself a broadcaster. But he didn’t expect he would later become a broadcaster himself, let alone in his mother tongue. Now, Janvier is the host of a…

News October 31, 2023

Update: Missing Fort Smith youth found safe

Shamus Martin was found safe hours after being declared missing.

A Fort Smith youth who went missing yesterday has been found safe. Police announced on Tuesday afternoon 17 year-old Shamus Martin had been found hours after the announcement he was missing. “The RCMP are seeking to make contact with him to confirm his well-being,” read a statement from police. His…

Community, Featured, News October 31, 2023

Former YKDFN Chief Edward Sangris passes away

Sangris served four consecutive terms as Dettah Chief starting in 2007.

Former Yellowknives Dene First Nation Chief Edward Sangris has passed away. YKDFN announced his passing on social media on Tuesday morning. Born and raised in Dettah, Sangris served four consecutive terms as Dettah Chief starting in 2007 before stepping down. He came from a political family, with his father Joseph…

Community, Featured, News, Politics October 26, 2023

Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation heading for election

More than a dozen candidates are vying for seven council seats.

Dates have been set for elections for the Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation. Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, according to a notice from Electoral Officer Phoebe Parent dated Oct. 25. Advance polls are being held Thursday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Nov. 2. Chief Michael Vandell…

Events, Featured, News October 25, 2023

A flurry of arrows at N.W.T. 3D archery championship

The competition united archers of all ages and skill levels.

There was laughter and good cheer in the air — until it was time to take a shot. Then, everyone would go quiet. Seconds later, the arrow would ring out across the forest, followed by words of congratulation or condolence. Dozens braved the cold for their shot at a bull’s…

Featured, Justice, News, Police October 16, 2023

Yellowknife RCMP investigating suspected homicide

The incident took place on 47 Street on Sunday morning.

Yellowknife RCMP are investigating a suspected homicide after a man passed away from serious injuries on Sunday. Police were called to the scene on 47 Street shortly after 8:00 a.m. yesterday, where they found the injured man. He was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing….

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