A dynamic pair have taken to the skies to serve the North and ultimately their communities. SaNaeah Allen and Loyal Letcher are students at the Terry Harrold School of Aviation and cousins sharing in their dream to become pilots. Earlier this month, the boys each received a $2,500 scholarship to…
According to police, an unnamed, 29- year old man reported missing Sept. 24 in Inuvik has been found dead. Police found the man onshore, near the boat launch on Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. after conducting a search on land, air and water. The man had entered the water at…
According to the chief public health officer, Dr. Kami Kandola, two flights travelling into the NWT have been linked to COVID-19. Everyone on North Wright Airways flight #126 to Délı̨nę on Sept. 23 are asked to monitor for symptoms and if they develop, to isolate immediately and arrange for testing….
Prior to the Tłı̨chǫ grand chief elections being postponed, CKLB spoke with the three candidates about their vision if elected. The new date for the election is Nov. 18. The interviews were edited for clarity. Jackson Lafferty Why are you running for the position of Tłı̨chǫ grand chief? I understand…
Tłıchǫ grand chief candidates Jackson Lafferty and Eddie Erasmus are disappointed by the registrar’s decision to postpone the election. Gabrielle Mackenzie-Scott wrote a notice of the postponement on Sept. 10 following a containment order for Behchokǫ̀ due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. A second containment order in Whati came a…
Behchokǫ̀ RCMP seizes dozens of liquor bottles after a check stop on Sept. 15. This is following a prohibition order put into effect the same day. At about 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday RCMP seized a total of 20 375 ml bottles of vodka and whiskey, two 740 ml bottles and…
An outbreak has been announced at the NWT Power Corp (NTPC) Snare Hydro System worksite. This comes after two workers have developed COVID-19 since Sept 11, including one individual who got the virus on site. Public health officials say they are working with NTPC to ensure the infected individuals safely…
The community government of Behchokǫ̀ has set a temporary prohibition order on Sept 15, due to an increase in alcohol consumption and unlawful behaviour in the community including Rae, Edzo and the Frank Channel. “No person shall consume, purchase, sell or transport liquor within the boundaries,” reads a social media…
A new isolation centre and shelter are expected this week. The Yellowknife Ski Club is set to become the new isolation centre and a temporary shelter at the community arena was also announced in a virtual call with NWT officials on Sept. 14. Shane Thompson is the minister of Municipal…
According to the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), health services in Yellowknife are limited today. This comes after the recent outbreak of COVID-19 shutting down all schools in Yellowknife, Ndilǫ and Dettah on Sept 13. According to an email, NTHSSA says it will be “significantly reducing services” …