ECCC resumes water monitoring in Alberta, NWT
Long-term water quality monitoring, run by the federal government, has resumed at key sites in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. The Government of the Northwest…
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Search operation near Fort McPherson ends after body discovered
A search and rescue operation near Fort McPherson ended after the discovery of a deceased 70-year-old man. The RCMP says in a press release it…
Cabinet ministers discuss new portfolios
The executive council gathered at the Legislative Assembly late Tuesday morning for a press conference.
The Northwest Territories executive council officially took on new portfolios Tuesday afternoon. Premier Caroline Cochrane continues in her role as minister of Executive and Indigenous…
Fort Smith RCMP requesting help locating missing 14-year-old
Police are asking for help finding a missing 14-year-old from Fort Smith. Shamus Martin was last seen on Sept. 7 at his residence in Fort…
Yellowknife RCMP name new detachment commander
Inspector Dyson Smith is the new detachment commander for the Yellowknife RCMP. A 20-year police veteran, Smith has spent time working for the RCMP in…
Gwich’in Tribal Council elects grand chief, deputy grand chief
Kenny Smith and Kristine McLeod are the newly elected leaders.
Gwich’in Tribal Council election results reveal Kenny Smith will serve as grand chief and Kristine McLeod as deputy grand chief. The preliminary election results provided…
Masks to be mandatory at health facilities
Masks or face coverings will soon be required in all health facilities and offices across the territory. The NWT health and social service authorities (HSS)…
‘We need a new approach’: YK women call on men to hold themselves accountable
A meeting for men is being held to discuss the call to action on Sept. 10 at the NUP.
A group of Yellowknife women are launching a campaign, calling on men to end gender-based violence. In a passionate Facebook post, Yellowknife resident Nancy MacNeill…
Yellowknife man sentenced 4.5 years for robbing Circle K twice
Joanasie Qumuaqtuq has just over three years left after time served.
A Yellowknife man who robbed the same convenience store twice has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years of prison time. Chief Justice Louise Charbonneau gave her…
School closures unlikely if single COVID case enters the classroom: CPHO
Dr. Kami Kandola says closing down schools in March highlighted “unintended consequences” on students’ mental health and learning. As a result, the NWT chief public…