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Featured, News, Police March 6, 2024

NWT RCMP mourn the loss of a long-time civilian employee

Marie York-Condon will be greatly missed by the force, her family, plus countless friends and professional contacts

The Northwest Territories RCMP are mourning the loss of civilian employee Marie York-Condon, who passed away on Saturday, March 2, after falling ill while on vacation. Marie had been the Senior Communications Strategist with the G-Division, and had served as an integral part of the RCMP for nearly 17 years,…

Featured March 2, 2024

Tributes continue for Wally Firth, an unsung Northern trailblazer

Pilot, politician and broadcaster helped found NWT Indian Brotherhood

Former NWT MP Walter (Wally) Firth passed away Saturday morning at 2:45 a.m. at his home in Victoria. He was 89. Wally achieved many “firsts” in his lifetime: • First Indigenous MP from the North, from 1972 to 1979. • One of the first Indigenous managers of the Hudson’s Bay…

Community, Health, Life Style, Sports March 1, 2024

‘Tireless efforts’ by volunteers recognized by GNWT

Two years’ worth of Northwest Territories Outstanding Volunteer Awards winners were announced this week. Recipients of the NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards for 2022 are, Diane Hache, of Yellowknife, in the category of Outstanding Elder, Nicole Spencer, of Yellowknife, in the category of Outstanding Individual, and the Yellowknife Ultimate Club Board…

Featured, News, Politics March 1, 2024

‘I can’t understate the challenge’ to attract docs, says Health Minister

In the NWT Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Monfwi MLA Jane Jane Armstrong raised the issue of poor-quality health-care in smaller communities. The MLA appeared to reference the unexpected death of Monfwi’s Rachel Simpson on Tuesday in an Edmonton hospital after allegedly being told on the weekend by Lac La Marte…

Featured, Health, News February 29, 2024

Charges of malpractice made after passing of young Whatì mother

“I love you Rachel Simpson forever and forever. I’ll take care of our son I promise R.I.P. my love.”

There are tears mixed with anger in Whatì after the passing of 24-year-old Rachel Simpson in an Edmonton hospital Tuesday night with her family by her side. And security measures and staffing protocols at the Lac le Marte Health Centre are under review, “to ensure the safety of both staff…

Featured, News, Politics February 28, 2024

New Alberta laws ‘transphobic and atrocious’ MLA says in Assembly

There were plenty of pink garments in the NWT Legislative Assembly today, as all MLAs marked Pink Shirt Day. It was not too surprising that many of the statements and questions were directly and indirectly on the topic of bullying. MLA Kieron Testart called proposed Alberta legislation that will change…

Featured, News, Police February 19, 2024

Sadness in the Sahtu after teen found deceased in Norman Wells

Two communities are in mourning after a Colville Lake teenager was found dead in Norman Wells over the weekend. The Coroner’s office confirms it is investigating a sudden death, but it is, “in the preliminary stages of the investigation and cannot share any further details.” Community members are saddened by…

Featured, News, Profile February 13, 2024

Métis fiddler Angus Beaulieu remembered as a bona fide legend

Tributes are pouring in for Master Métis fiddler Angus Beaulieu of Fort Resolution, who passed away on the weekend. He was 89 years old. Former MLA for the region, Tom Beaulieu, knew Angus as his uncle, as he was his dad’s second cousin. Tom remembers Angus giving an impromptu…

Featured, News, Transportation February 12, 2024

Fuel prices change in 10 communities

While a handful of smaller NWT communities will see a drop in their heating and engine fuel costs this season, others will have to pay more. According to the GNWT, Jean Marie River, Wrigley and Tulita will enjoy cheaper fuel. But prices will increase for Fort Good Hope, and the…

Featured, Life Style, News, Sports February 8, 2024

Traditional Games Championships showcase the talents of NWT youth

Event keeps growing, say organizers: 'Now we get a lot of people to come watch'

Young athletes from across the NWT gathered in Yellowknife over the weekend for the 2024 Traditional Games Championships. In all, more than 200 youth, chaperones and parents attended the two-day games at Sir John Franklin High School playing sports such as the: One-Foot High Kick; the Two-Foot High Kick;…

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