The annual Slave River Paddlefest is cancelled this year because of COVID-19. Paddlefest’s website describes it as a celebration of the Slave River, one of the world’s best lesser-known whitewater paddling destinations. John Blyth, president of the Fort Smith Paddling Club, said the event would’ve been difficult to host while…
The three-day Islamic celebration of the end of Ramadan, Eid-al-Fitr, is usually a social affair. But with the global COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing rules, the Muslim community of Yellowknife was forced to be creative. This included a drive-thru Eid celebration on Sunday, where organizers handed out gifts and snacks…
A COVID-19 support fund for Indigenous youth is open to applicants aspiring to create new online projects. The grant of up to $500 is run by We Matter, an Indigenous-led and youth focused charity. Applicants between the ages of 13 and 30 can submit online projects that will help support…
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation website is still offline after a ransomware attack in late April. There is no timeline for when the site will be running again, says Doug Prendergast, communications manager, in an email. “Access to services will not be restored until we have a high level of…
An 18-year-old prisoner is in custody after escaping police for over two hours late Wednesday night. Maiya Klengenberg, from Yellowknife, is facing charges of escape lawful custody, a news release said. The incident began when Klengenberg was taken from the Yellowknife detachment to the Stanton Territorial Hospital for medical treatment….
A conservation group launched a web-based project to study migratory caribou across northern Canada. The website, started by the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC) aims to showcase “the full picture of the challenges facing northern caribou and the people who rely on them,” a news release said. The project pulls…
The threat of flooding has passed in Hay River, but the area is still under a boil water advisory. Glenn Smith, assistant senior administrative officer of Hay River, said the water levels are still a little high, but that the risk is passed. Over 400 residents were evacuated from Vale Island…
The deadline for donations to the Together, We Are Strong Campaign is extended until May 29. The campaign is being organized by the Yellowknife Community Foundation and the United Way NWT with the goal to raise funds for community groups left vulnerable by COVID-19. The Yellowknife Community Foundation said it…
RCMP seized alcohol from two vehicles attempting to enter Behchoko last week. Behchoko implemented a temporary alcohol prohibition after an order was signed by community leaders, a news release said. The first seizure took place on May 12, when RCMP intercepted a vehicle entering the community with a total of…
Defective KN95 masks are being recovered by the Government of the Northwest Territories after Health Canada issued a recall. The recall was first issued on May 11, after the territory had already ordered and even received some shipments of the product. A news release said the masks do not meet…