Mobile barber service coming to Hay River
A new service is coming to the homes of Hay River residents suffering from quarantine hair. Randi Hunt, who worked for eight years as a…
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Chief Bonnetrouge authors new Dene children’s book alongside daughter
The book is in both Dene Zhatie and English
When Deh Gah Got’ie First Nation Chief Joachim Bonnetrouge was four years old, an Elder taught him how to set a net to catch ptarmigan….
Yellowknife Geoscience Forum cancelled for first time in 48 years
The annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum has been cancelled for the first time in 48 years. The cancellation is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, says…
COVID forces Tłı̨chǫ Annual Gathering to get creative
The event will be available online, TV, on the radio and through the phone.
Tłı̨chǫ citizens can participate in the annual gathering this year on their computers, TV’s, radios or phones. The Tłı̨chǫ Annual Gathering is a chance for…
Public health emergency extended for ninth time
The Government of the Northwest Territories extended the public health emergency for the ninth time on Thursday. The announcement was made by Diane Thom, minister…
Six people fined for not following self-isolation protocol
Fines were issued between June 25 and July 13 for $1,725
Six people received fines of $1,725 over the past month for breaking Northwest Territories COVID-19 protocols. Fines were issued to three people in the Dehcho,…
Police continue to investigate Charlene Catholique disappearance 30 years later
She was last seen at the intersection of Highway 3 and Behchokǫ̀ Access Road on July 22, 1990
Charlene Catholique has officially been missing for 30 years, but continues to be at the center of a police investigation. On July 22, 1990, 15-year-old…
Income assistance relief measures extended until end of September
The Government of the Northwest Territories is extending COVID-19 relief modifications to income assistance until the end of September. Income assistance was modified by the…
Edmonton CFL team changes name
The move comes after the franchise faced heavy criticism
The Edmonton CFL team has dropped the word Eskimo from its name. The club made the announcement on Tuesday, issuing a press release stating “Recent…
Wildfire outside Norman Wells believed to be human caused
The fire is now under control
A wildfire discovered over the weekend outside Norman Wells is believed to be human caused. The department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) says on…