A boil water advisory is in effect in Hay River, Enterprise, Kakisa, and the K’atl’Odeeche Reserve. The advisory is a result of higher than normal turbidity — muddy water, according to a press release issued Wednesday morning. The Chief Environmental Health Officer is advising all residents in Hay River, Enterprise,…
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency until Sept. 15. There have been no cases of COVID-19 in the NWT since April 5, but a press release says, there is fear of it spreading from other areas of Canada. “As Western Canada’s rate of infection reaches levels not…
After a busy few days, Premier Caroline Cochrane says cabinet shuffle discussions will begin Wednesday. The subject was discussed after Julie Green, MLA for Yellowknife Centre, was officially sworn in as a member of cabinet on Tuesday afternoon at the legislature. Cochrane says now that the caucus retreat to Fort…
One person is in an Edmonton hospital after a single vehicle crash near Behchokǫ̀ early Sunday morning. The Yellowknife Fire Division used the jaws of life to remove the driver, a 19-year-old woman, from the vehicle which had rolled over. The woman was initially transported to the Stanton Territorial Hospital and…
A Fort Simpson man who was accidentally shot by an Environment and Natural Resources officer worries the incident will happen again. This comes after an RCMP investigation concluded the officer took reasonable actions to stop an aggressive bear in the community. As a result, police are not pressing charges. The…
After a short but contentious committee meeting, Julie Green will be appointed a cabinet position. Green, MLA for Yellowknife Centre, was the only person to run for the position. But, Steve Norn, MLA for Tu Nedhé – Wiilideh, made the case he should be considered and expressed his disappointment when…
Melaw Nakehk’o has added the title of filmmaker to her already impressive resume as an artist, actor and moosehide tanner. Nakehk’o, who is Dehcho Dene and Dënesųłiné, wrote, directed and shot the film K’i Tah Amongst the Birch, highlighting her family’s experience staying at a spring camp for five weeks…
The chief of Salt River First Nation says a long-awaited infrastructure funding announcement reflects an “act of reconciliation” by the federal government. “To say we were elated, would be an understatement,” says Chief David Poitras, “our team is excited, happy and relieved.” This project will increase the residential capacity for…
Re-opening plans for all 49 schools in the territory have been formally approved by Government of the Northwest Territories. The department of Education, Culture and Employment, and the chief public health officer has released plans for the school year which features masks, physical distancing and scheduling changes. The majority of…
The Islamic Centre of Yellowknife donated meat to several organizations across the city to celebrate Eid ul Adha in early August. Nazim Awan, chair of the Islamic Centre of Yellowknife, made his first stop to donate the food at the Yellowknife Food Bank on Wednesday afternoon. “Feeding people who are…