COVID outbreak declared at Norman Wells long-term care facility
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Sahtú Dene Nechá Ko ̨́ long-term care facility in Norman Wells. Two positive cases have been reported…
Articles by Luke Carroll
One person hospitalized as COVID cases double
One person has been hospitalized as the number of active COVID cases in the territory reaches 74. As of Tuesday evening there are 44 cases…
Fort Good Hope Chief requesting additional support from GNWT as COVID cases rise
Fort Good Hope Chief Tommy Kakfwi says he has requested additional support from the territorial government as his community faces a “staggering” COVID-19 outbreak. “We…
COVID outbreak in Sahtú the result of community spread
The CPHO says the cases are likely the result of the Delta Variant, although this has not been confirmed.
The territory’s chief public health officer (CPHO) is calling the Treaty 11 activities held in Fort Good Hope a “superspreader event.” A total of 23…
Containment order issued for Fort Good Hope, Colville Lake as more COVID cases reported
CPHO concerned there could be community transmission in Fort Good Hope.
Several confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 have been identified in several communities, connected to Treaty 11 events held in Fort Good Hope last week….
Youth learn traditional skills from Elders at Fort Good Hope Treaty 11 events
Thomas Manuel Sr., an Elder from Fort Good Hope, says Elders must help youth learn traditional skills, something they had a chance to do during…
Inside Fort Simpson’s housing crisis: Dozens living in homes without basic amenities
Mayor Sean Whelly says this was already an issue before the flooding, now it has been made worse.
Nestled behind trees and long grass are shacks and unfinished structures with no power or plumbing that house dozens of Fort Simpson residents. This was…
Man found deceased in Behchokǫ̀
A deceased 56-year-old man was found in an abandoned vehicle in Behchokǫ̀. The RCMP said in a press release police attended the scene at around…
Black bear spotted in Ndilǫ put down
The department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) says a black bear that was spotted in Ndilǫ Thursday morning, has been put down. “This was…
RCMP asking public for help in Fort Simpson house fire investigation
Fort Simpson RCMP are asking for the publics’ assistance in an investigation on a house fire that happened on June 29. RCMP arrived at…