ITI investing in 20 mineral exploration projects
The Government of the Northwest Territories is investing in 20 mineral exploration projects for the next year. The funding, announced in a press release, is…
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GNWT takes over water monitoring at three Alberta sites managed by feds
The Government of the Northwest Territories will be temporarily conducting water monitoring at three sites in Alberta near the NWT border. These sites are supposed…
DMV flooded after heavy rain
The driver and motor vehicle issuing office in downtown Yellowknife is closed due to flooding. The flooding was caused by a drainpipe malfunctioning during a…
Indigenous-owned tour company requests support from GNWT
Joe Bailey of North Star Adventures says he is currently 'surviving' of funding from the feds.
The owner of an Indigenous tour company is calling on the territorial government to provide additional support for his struggling industry. The global COVID-19 pandemic,…
Feds acknowledge systemic racism on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The federal government says the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting issues of systemic racism facing Indigenous peoples. The statement came as part of an announcement for…
‘You have five opportunities to listen in or watch’ Tłı̨chǫ gov’t prepares for annual gathering
Despite disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Tłı̨chǫ citizens still have the opportunity to follow the annual gathering next week. Just not in person. Henry Zoe,…
Feds pledge funding to support remote communities
Air carriers delivering cargo to the communities are experiencing as much as a 90 per cent decline of passenger revenue.
The federal government says it is ensuring residents from remote communities across Canada continue to access essential services. A press release says air carriers servicing…
Sentencing hearing for Ice Road Truckers star delayed, again
Arthur Burke has plead guilty to arson by negligence for causing an accidental explosion at a Yellowknife apartment.
A reality TV star from the show Ice Road Truckers had his sentencing hearing rescheduled for the third time on Friday. In February, Arthur Burke pleaded…
Four NWT residents charged with breaking self-isolation protocol
The total number of people charged is now up to 12.
Four Northwest Territories residents have received tickets for breaking COVID-19 self-isolation rules. The fines of $1,725 were issued by the Government of the Northwest Territories…
GNWT ‘considering all options’ if Alberta continues to not meet monitoring obligations
The Canadian Press acquired a report that indicates monitoring of the Athabasca was suspended due to COVID.
Smith’s Landing First Nation Chief Gerry Cheezie says he is “shocked” by reports the Government of Canada and Alberta have suspended certain oilsands monitoring projects….