Inuvik will be receiving a new specialized year-round greenhouse in an effort to reduce food scarcity in the North. Ray Solotki, the Inuvik Community Greenhouse executive director, says the facility — called a containerized greenhouse — will grow leafy greens. She explains fresh leafy greens are a rarity in the…
The first transitional men’s shelter in Fort Good Hope has officially begun housing clients. The four bedroom Kádúyíle Home for men was created to help address issues of homelessness and overcrowding in the community of about 500. Arthur Tobac is one of the heads of the project established by the…
Residents returning to the territory can now self-isolate in Fort Simpson and Norman Wells. This was announced by Premier Caroline Cochrane and NWT Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola in a press conference on Thursday. Cochrane says she spoke with the chiefs and mayors of both communities, Dehcho First…
Ulukhaktok Mayor Joshua Oliktoak says the community has internet connection again, after residents went eight days without it. As first reported by Cabin Radio, the community was without internet from Feb. 24 until March 4. “It got fixed, but eight days is a little too long,” Oliktoak told CKLB. He…
The Arctic Winter Games announced it would be postponing the 2022 event as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 games were set to be held in Wood Buffalo, Alta. from Mar. 6-12. But after discussions with the host society, the municipality of Wood Buffalo and the Government of…
Senator Margaret Dawn Anderson of the Northwest Territories has joined the Progressive Senate Group. “In the two years since my appointment, I have learned a great deal from my respected colleagues about the important role we as senators play in the development of a better future for all Canadians,” Anderson…
The Western Arctic Youth Collective will be expanding its events and programming thanks to the Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP). On Feb. 17, the collective was awarded $97,000 in the youth category of the prize. “It’s just going to really support our programming, our ideas, our dreams,” says Jacey Firth-Hagen, the project…
The federal and territorial governments announced a $400,000 investment into the NWT’s agriculture sector. Kevin Wallington, Choice North Farms business development manager, says the announcement is a significant step in the continued growth of the territory’s commercial food sector. A press release says the investments will be used for three…
The Northwest Territories is reporting two new cases of COVID-19, one in Yellowknife and another at the Gahcho Kué Mine. A seasonal worker in Yellowknife tested positive for the virus on Sunday. A press release says the worker and all known close contacts are isolating and doing well. An investigation…
Warning: This story reports graphic content. The impact of alcohol and provocation were discussed as part of Chad Beck’s murder trial for a 2018 incident in Fort Resolution. Beck is facing a second degree murder charge for killing 27-year-old Cameron Sayine with an axe on July 1, 2018. He has…