ADKFN’s election appeal adjourned until June 5
The election drama in Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) will continue until at least June 5 as the appeals were adjourned two weeks. Two…
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MACA flood relief confuses MLAs, victims
Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Gerald Antoine said his priority is ensuring community members have housing for the winter. The community was severely flooded in…
Power temporarily restored in Behchoko` after vehicle collides with pole
Another outage is expected later Tuesday afternoon.
Power is temporarily restored in Behchoko` after a single vehicle collision led to an outage early Tuesday morning. Behchoko` Chief Clifford Daniels says the damaged…
Waters rising in Fort Good Hope, seven homes affected
Seven homes in Fort Good Hope have been affected by flooding as waters continue to rise. Roger Plouffe, Fort Good Hope’s director of emergency services,…
Murals unveiled for Strong People, Strong Communities
The designs for a series of murals planned for Yellowknife, Ndilǫ and Dettah were unveiled in a virtual event Thursday evening. The murals were designed…
‘This is a lesson for us to plan’: Unity Store owner provides Fort Simpson residents with supplies, government with advice
"We are in the 21st century in Canada, which is the first world, so I believe that should mean something.”
As water levels in Fort Simpson finally receded, residents began assessing the damage left by the flooding. Fort Simpson Mayor Sean Whelly says seven people…
Several South Slave communities under boil water advisory
Residents of several communities in South Slave region are being advised to boil drinking water for at least one minute. This includes Hay River, Enterprise,…
Water levels in Fort Simpson drop, everyone allowed to return to island
After eight days of uncertainty, the water levels in Fort Simpson appear to be receding. Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Gerald Antoine says he is…
Water in the cutlery drawer: Jean Marie River in dire need of support after flood
Community members asked to stay away as more flooding is possible.
The community of TthedzehK’edeli First Nation (Jean Marie River) is awaiting the territorial and federal government to decide its fate as much as it awaits…
‘We can’t just wait for the ice anymore’: Fort Simpson emergency team keeps community fed, sheltered amid rising water
Many Fort Simpson residents who live on the hill have been doing all they can to take care of their neighbours from the island. This…