Slave River Paddlefest cancelled due to COVID-19
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…
Articles by Luke Carroll
Socially-distanced Eid celebrations ‘Put some smiles on the children’s faces’
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,…
COVID-19 funding program launched for Indigenous youth
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…
NTPC website still down after ransomware attack
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…
RCMP arrest prisoner after two-hour escape
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…
Web-based project launched to study caribou
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…
Hay River no longer at flood risk
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…
Deadline for Together, We Are Strong campaign extended to May 29
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…
Behchoko RCMP make two alcohol seizures in two days
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…
Recall issued for defective KN95 masks delivered to NWT
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…