Nadine Delorme-Simon is one of six candidates running for the seat of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh. Delorme-Simon joins, former MLA Steve Norn, Ernest Betsina, Richard Edjericon, Mary Rose Sundberg and Clinton Unka in the running. CKLB spoke with Delorme-Simon on her vision for the role if elected. Why are you running for…
Meet Nova, a young German Shepherd from Behchokǫ̀ whose been learning commands in her official language. Nova hasn’t even reached her first birthday and in just under a month she’s learned several commands such as “sit down”, “paw”, “come” and “go”. She even knows which treat she’s about to get…
Mary Rose Sundberg announces her candidacy for the seat of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh. Sundberg now joins former MLA Steve Norn, Nadine Delorme-Simone, Ernest Betsina and Richard Edjericon in the running. CKLB spoke with Sundberg on her vision if elected to the role. Why are you running for the position of Tu…
Richard Edjericon announced his candidacy for the seat of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh on Monday. Edjericon now joins former MLA Steve Norn, Nadine Delorme- Simon and Ernest Betsina in the running. According to a press release, he offers “experience and knowledge in business, public tribunals, environmental board chairmanship, political leadership, resource development,…
Former Ndilǫ Chief Ernest Betsina announced his candidacy for the Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh by-election on Saturday. Betsina joins three candidates in the running, including former MLA Steve Norn, Nadine Delorme- Simon and Richard Edjericon The deadline for candidates to apply for the position is Jan. 14. CKLB spoke with Betsina on…
According to the chief public health officer, two connecting WestJet flights have been exposed to COVID-19 on Dec. 13. Unvaccinated residents on flight WS280 on rows 23 to 29 from 6 a.m. to 8:07 p.m. are expected to isolate and arrange for testing. Those vaccinated are asked to monitor for…
The Hamlet of Fort Providence has re-elected Danny Beaulieu as mayor. Beaulieu got 116 votes and his competitor, Shirly Gargan earned 97. The election was held at Nahechok’e Community Centre on Dec. 13. The new council will be comprised of Louie Constant, Xavier Canadien, Loretta Landry and Linda Croft. Beaulieu…
Former Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ chief Gerald Antoine has been named the next Dene National Chief. “I really appreciate the Dene people and I’m really proud to be a Dene today,” says newly elected chief, Antoine. Antoine and his family sat patiently awaiting the results from a virtual call on Dec. 9….
Since she was a young girl, Angelina Arrowmaker knew she wanted to be a doctor to better care for her small community of Wekweéti. It all stems from the community’s lack of on-call health care providers, especially Indigenous staff. Often residents have to travel to other hubs in the North…
Four Indigenous patient advocates are coming to several communities, following a debate in the Legislative Assembly on the necessity for medical travel assistance and patient advocates on Dec. 7. They will be assigned to the communities of Inuvik, Fort Smith, Hay River, Yellowknife and will be responsible for ensuring a…