M-Division RCMP have arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting that happened this past weekend in downtown Whitehorse. Police say the two suspects were arrested Sunday night. The two were allegedly involved in a shooting outside the 202 Motor Inn on Jarvis Street early Sunday morning. Update: Two…
A new policy aiming to help only homeless clients of the Yellowknife Sobering Centre goes into effect today. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority and the NWT Disabilities Council, the operator of the Sobering and Day Centre issued the statement on Sunday. It reads – “This change is…
Motorists in the Dehcho region are happy, as the Liard River ice crossing opened to light traffic at noon today. Vehicles weighing less than 5000 kilograms can drive across the seasonal ice road. The Department of Infrastructure says the last 25 year average opening date is November 29th. Until today,…
Members of K’asho Gotine along with Representatives from the Government of the Northwest Territories gathered in Fort Good Hope Tuesday to celebrate the establishment of the NWT’s newest protected area. Ts’udé Niliné Tuyeta is 10,050 square kilometres, roughly the same size as Banff national park in size. “Tuyeta, what makes…
A new non-profit society for Inuit in the NWT is growing in numbers and bringing traditional craft and art making to the forefront. Yellowknifemiut Inuit Kattujiqatigiit is the name of the group, which is also building an on-line presence through it’s Facebook page. “This fall is the first time we’ve…
Voters in Fort Providence went for a candidate with more experience in leadership, as they have elected Joachim Bonnetrouge for chief. In a message to CKLB news Bonnetrouge says, “it has been a humbling experience.” He is vowing to continue to work with youth and listen to elders for advice….
Members of the Deh Gah Gotie First Nation in Fort Providence will head to the polls on Wednesday, November 20th for their chief and council election. Incumbent Xavier Canadien is seeking a second term as chief. He says housing and protecting the local fishery are his main priorities. “We have…
January will mark six years since a mysterious 2014 murder happened in Fort Simpson. Community members continue to ask, “Who Killed Billy Cholo?” Resident Troy Bradbury is helping keep the question and conversation alive. “Two or three years ago I decided there wasn’t much emphasis put on his case, and…
The countdown is on for young mushers who want a shot at making Team NWT. Dog Sled Racing trials for the 2020 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) will be held in Fort Providence on December 12 and 13, 2019. Deh Gah Dog Musher Susan Fleck is helping organize the trials. She…
At least three people are facing drug related charges after a recent drug bust in the Dehcho Region. Fort Simpson RCMP says their investigation continues after they seized an undisclosed amount of crack cocaine, a digital scale with cocaine residue on it and approximately $1900 dollars in Canadian currency during…