Warning, this article is about self-harm and suicide. Anyone in need of mental health services can call the NWT’s mental health hotline at 1-800-661-0844. The family of a Fort McPherson man is seeking justice for “the wrongful death” of their loved one who died in federal custody. Edward “Eddie” Christopher…
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation’s (YKDFN) and City of Yellowknife took a step towards improving its historically contentious relationship. On Tuesday at Aurora Village, the city and YKDFN celebrated the completion of the First Nations – Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI). The relationship between the two was a major…
Minister Diane Archie is currently self-isolating after potentially being exposed to someone with COVID-19. In an emailed press release issued Tuesday evening, the minister of Infrastructure and Inuvik Boot Lake MLA says she was notified of a potential exposure during a domestic flight on April 24. People sitting in certain…
Łutselk’e Dene First Nation (LKDFN) and Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation are taking extra precautions as a result of the COVID-19 cluster in Yellowknife. According to the CBC, LKDFN has instructed members not to travel to Yellowknife and non-members aren’t allowed to enter the community until further notice. Any members…
The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) is investigating a data breach by the COVID-19 Secretariat where the identities of residents self-isolating were disclosed. The email addresses — and in some cases names — were revealed in an email sent out to travellers who were self-isolating. CKLB has obtained a copy…
Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn confirmed he and a family member have tested positive for COVID-19 — explaining the origin of the two cases identified in Yellowknife this week. “I have chosen to identify myself as the positive COVID test result this week. The second confirmed test announced today is…
Warning, this article contains graphic content. A Fort Liard woman on trial for the stabbing death of her partner was found guilty of manslaughter. Selena Lomen appeared at the Yellowknife courthouse by video on Friday afternoon. She had previously pled guilty to manslaughter, but the crown argued for second-degree murder….
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) will not be joining the federal government in appealing a ruling that the First Nation did not have authority to postpone its latest band election. The ruling could set a precedent for future disputes, which is likely why the federal government has chosen to appeal….
Kyle Bayha says the limited environmental impact of the Nechalacho project is what differentiates it from previous mines he’s worked at. “With the no tailings in this process we got here… I’m pretty happy to be environmentally friendly,” he says. Having worked on previous reclamation projects for other mines, he…
Health officials are warning of at least one undetected case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife. In a press release issued Monday evening, Dr. Kami Kandola, the NWT chief public health officer (CPHO), says wastewater testing from April 14 to 17 detected a positive case of the virus. The release says there…