Family seeking justice for ‘wrongful death’ of Gwich’in man while in federal prison
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…
Articles by Luke Carroll
YKDFN, City of YK celebrate completing economic development program
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…
Minister Archie self-isolating after potential COVID exposure on flight
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…
Fort Providence, Łutselk’e implement restrictions due to YK COVID cluster
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…
Privacy commissioner investigating COVID Secretariat data breach
The email addresses — and in some cases names — of residents who were self-isolating were mistakenly revealed.
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…
Steve Norn identifies himself and family member as the two YK COVID cases
Exposure notices issued for École St. Patrick High School, the Racquet Club and Taste of Saigon.
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…
Selena Lomen receives manslaughter verdict for partner’s death
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…
ADKFN not joining federal appeal on election ruling
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…
Nechalacho mine touts new tech will lead to no tailings, easier reclamation
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…
COVID-19 detected in Yellowknife wastewater
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…