A by-election has been called for the Monfwi riding. The seat in the Legislative Assembly became vacant when Jackson Lafferty resigned from the position on June 4. He held the seat for 16 years. Margaret Thom, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, issued a Writ of Election Order, a press release…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Wekweètì Adeline Football Q: So tell me, why are you running…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Gamètì Doreen Arrowmaker Q: Tell me, why are you running for…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Behchokǫ̀ Chief Chief Clifford Daniels Q: Why are you running for…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Whatì Alfonz Nitsiza Q: Tell me Chief Nitsiza, why are you…
One case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Yellowknife Thursday afternoon. In a press release the chief public health officer (CPHO) says the person is a non-resident who was in the city for work. The CPHO says 10 contacts have been identified and all are self isolating. There is no risk…
A boil water advisory was issued for Sachs Harbour due to high levels of mud. In a press release issued on Wednesday evening, the Chief Environmental Health Officer advised all residents to boil water for at least one minute. “All water used for drinking, preparing food, hot and cold beverages…
Self-isolation requirements for fully vaccinated residents are anticipated to end in the “early summer.” But not until certain vaccination thresholds are hit and the daily COVID cases across the country drop. In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer, laid out the pathway back…
Steve Norn, MLA for Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh, is facing charges for breaking public health regulations. The NWT court docket says Norn broke the Public Health Act in an incident on April 17, the date Cabin Radio reported he entered the Legislative Assembly. The charge has not been proven in court and…
Paulie Chinna is no longer the minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA). Premier Caroline Cochrane announced the change to her cabinet in a press release on Tuesday afternoon. Chinna will retain her other positions, including minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, and will take on the Workers Safety…