South Slave under boil water advisory
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…
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Public health emergency extended for 12th time
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,…
Green officially appointed, cabinet shuffle discussions begin Wednesday
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…
Woman taken to Edmonton hospital after vehicle rollover
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…
No charges for ENR officer who accidentally shot Fort Simpson man: RCMP
Dennis Nelner hopes there will be changes in officer training after having a bulled lodged in his thigh. ENR reassures the public, officers are sufficiently trained with firearms.
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…
Green added to executive council after heated meeting
'I have been stifled by the system': Steve Norn made the case for his riding to be considered part of Yellowknife.
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…
New documentary highlights living on-the-land in pandemic
Melaw Nakehk’o is an already well-known, multi-talented figure across the NWT.
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…
SRFN Chief ‘elated’ by federal infrastructure announcement
Chief David Poitras says the news is an example of reconciliation between the government and his community.
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…
What classes will look like in each school across the NWT
With the first day of school only 10 days, here is what the education leaders have planned.
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…
Islamic Centre donates meat to several charities across Yellowknife
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…