Kelly Mcleod, president of the Nihtat Gwich’in Council has been named interim deputy grand chief for the Gwich’in Tribal Council until February of next year. He’ll be taking over the position from his late sister, Kristine Mcleod, who died unexpectedly in a car accident in August. Ken Kyikavichik is the…
Vibrant new murals are popping up all over town that give a fresh perspective on community, culture and identity in Yellowknife, Ndilo and Dettah. The Strong People, Strong Communities organization joined youth with professional artists to build and curate six large murals to showcase healthy, strong communities in the NWT. Reshaping Indigenous…
William Aleekuk, a 38-year-old male from Inuvik, has been charged after a shooting on Mackenzie Road. The incident happened soon after midnight on Oct. 10 and police say they’re still investigating. According to police, the accused and the victim knew each other. Police have not publically identified the victim at…
It was Oct. 9, 1984, when a Twin Otter hit a telecommunication pole outside the community of Délı̨nę. This Saturday marks 37 years since the crash. Every year since, the community has come together to honour the family members and victims lost on that day. A memorial will take place…
Sept. 30 marked the first National day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and many residents across the NWT took a moment to reflect on the country’s tragic legacy. The displacement and exploitation of Indigenous peoples have been ongoing for generations and the effects are still present today. CKLB reporter…
The two missing boaters from Łutselkʼe reported Oct. 4 have been safely located on an island near Gros Cap. Alfred Catholique and Hugo Devost-Thomas were found on the same day the night of Oct. 4, “cold and hungry”, say police. The pair began travelling to Yellowknife before being stranded due…
The situation in Behchokǫ has worsened, with 100 active COVID-19 cases reported comes new public health orders. As of 5 p.m. Oct. 4, Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer, has extended the public health order in Behchokǫ announced last month to include new travel restrictions. Without proof of…
According to public health, five new exposure locations have been identified in Yellowknife. This includes both uptown and downtown Independent grocery stores, the Kilt and Castle, Ragged Ass Barbers and the new Hungry Wolf Restaurant. Residents at the Kilt and Castle on Sept. 24 from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m….
According to health authorities, a flight travelling into three NWT communities has been identified as a possible link to COVID-19. Fully vaccinated residents on North Wright Airways Flight 142 travelling into Yellowknife, Colville Lake and Fort Good Hope on Sept. 23 should self-monitor for symptoms and if they develop arrange…
An “unexpected wastewater detection”, according to the GNWT, has identified the entire community of Fort Simpson as a possible link to COVID-19. Any resident experiencing symptoms regardless of their vaccination status should isolate immediately and arrange for testing. These measures also extend to anyone who has come into contact with…