Feds invest $8M into NWT green energy products
Several green energy initiatives are launching across the territory as a result of federal funding. The federal government is investing $8 million into eight projects,…
Articles by Luke Carroll
What an Erin O’Toole government would mean for the NWT
Supporters say O'Toole will provide more responsibility to the territory, opponents say he will be the same as Stephen Harper.
Wally Schumann, a former territorial cabinet minister, says he is considering running as a member of the Conservative Party in the next federal election. “I’m…
Acho Dene Koe First Nation postpones election by six months
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) chief and council has delayed an upcoming election for the second time as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic….
GNWT launching new programs to promote harvesting
The Government of the Northwest Territories is launching three new programs to encourage harvesting. A press release says harvesting can decrease reliance on store-bought foods,…
NWT to increase COVID testing
The territory has procured multiple rapid testing units.
The Northwest Territories has procured several rapid testing units in an effort to build COVID-19 testing capacity. The NWT is aiming to increase its testing…
Concerned residents deliver ‘heartfelt’ presentation to city council on temporary shelter
Organizers stated the city needs a temporary shelter before winter, if not, people will die.
A group of concerned Yellowknife residents delivered a passionate presentation to city council on the need for a temporary day shelter this winter. Emily Esau,…
Majority of Nechalacho mine employees Indigenous, northern residents
Ndilǫ Chief Ernest Betsina says he is happy that over half the employees hired at the Nechalacho rare earths mine are Indigenous. Cheetah Resources, who…
RCMP identify man facing murder charges in Hay River homicide case
A 31-year-old Hay River man is facing murder charges after the death of an 18-year-old woman. An RCMP press release identified the man as James…
Diavik mine worker’s COVID test confirmed as positive
21 people are currently self-isolating.
A presumptive COVID-19 case at the Diavik Diamond Mine was confirmed as positive Thursday afternoon. Twenty-one workers are in isolation as a result of the…
18-year-old woman’s death treated as homicide, one person in custody
Anyone with information on suspicious activity is asked to contact the RCMP.
One person is in custody after an 18-year-old woman was found dead in a Hay River home. The woman’s body was discovered by police on…