An elections appeal committee ordered the chief election held in Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) to be annulled and for another one to be held “as quickly as can be reasonably done.” Garth Wallbridge, the one person member of the elections appeal committee, issued his decision on Wednesday. The…
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming available in health centres across the territory. The Government of the Northwest Territories announced the news in a press release on Tuesday afternoon. As a result of the complex vaccine storage and handling, both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines may not be available in all communities…
A deceased man was found in downtown Yellowknife early Friday morning. The man was discovered unresponsive around 2:50 a.m., said Marie York-Condon, spokesperson for NT RCMP, in an email. The RCMP would not provide a location of where the body was discovered, other than downtown. The man did not respond…
Members of the Red Cross are in Fort Simpson after Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Gerald Antoine requested the organizations support with rebuilding the community. “We are working together to share experiences and knowledge on such topics as emergency recovery, wellness, and future emergency planning considerations,” a press release reads….
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) in Fort Liard swore in its band council on June 17. The council was ordered to be sworn in by Garth Wallbridge, the one-person member of the elections appeal committee. The appeals for the chief election are ongoing, but a decision is expected sometime…
After being knocked unconscious by a falling tree, a firefighter said he continued to work until he felt too ill. After requesting medical attention he said he had to walk alone through thick bush to reach a helicopter. The 20-year-old firefighter and his mother spoke with CKLB on the condition…
The Tłı̨chǫ community elections saw two women elected as chiefs of their community for the first time. Doreen Arrowmaker was elected chief of Gamètì, while Adeline Football was elected chief of Wekweètì. The official results for all four community elections were released Wednesday morning. Wekweètì Football was declared the winner…
Flood victims in the Northwest Territories will be eligible for some immediate funds to begin repairing damage. Shane Thompson, Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) minister, and Caroline Wawzonek, territorial finance minister, announced the creation of the Emergency Disaster Assistance Advance Program (EDAAP), in a press release Monday afternoon. EDAAP allows…
Today is voting day for the Tłı̨chǫ community government elections. Here is the full list of candidates for chief and council in Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì and Wekweètì. CKLB spoke with the chief candidates for Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì and Wekweètì about their policies. CKLB will publish the results once released.
The boil water advisory issued in Behchokǫ̀ was lifted Friday afternoon. The advisory was issued on Wednesday as a result of turbidity or muddy water caused by a mechanical issue at the water plant. But the levels of turbidity have dropped to acceptable levels and the mechanical issue has been…