Water levels in Fort God Hope have dropped by about four metres and if this continues over the weekend, residents can expect power to be fully restored. This is according to the department of Infrastructure. A team consisting of an electrical engineer and inspector travelled to the community on Friday…
A boil water advisory in Fort Simpson has been lifted. According to the department of health and social services, residents and businesses are asked to flush their water supply by doing the following: Run all cold water faucets for one minute Flush and clean equipment, such as soda fountains, coffee…
Inuvik RCMP has reported a sudden death in the community. A 47-year-old woman was found unresponsive and medevac to Yellowknife around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 22. The woman died on May 23. NT RCMP Major Crimes Unit and the office of the chief coroner have begun an investigation and…
The water levels in Fort Good Hope dropped significantly overnight Tuesday, allowing residents a sigh of relief as the community prepares for phase two of its emergency plan. The river is flowing with no ice congestion and land is becoming more visible, says Arthur Tobac, emergency communications officer. A total…
Flooding has devastated the NWT for weeks. As spring break up continues, the community of Fort Good Hope is now preparing to evacuate residents in zone two on the south side of town. The community’s emergency plan identifies four zones corresponding to different water levels. Zone one is affected when…
A team of seven NWT archivists has a big job to do, preserving over 20 years of Gwich’in knowledge. Gwich’in heritage is being recognized nationally for its “unique and irreplaceable documents” by the Canada Memory of the World Register, a national registry that honours culturally-significant documents. “It’s a big achievement…
In the wake of historic flooding in the NWT, communities are coming together to show their support to residents in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River. Morris Neyelle, a 69-year-old Elder, artist, and drum maker from Délı̨nę decided to donate his hand-crafted drum on Facebook to help those affected. Neyelle…
Disclaimer: This story talks about family violence, addiction and sexual assault. Intergenerational trauma is a serious reality for many northerners. With on the land healing camps, Indigenous peoples have a healthy way to share their experiences. Ever since the Dehcho First Nations hosted a 30-day healing program called Nezųh Aoht’é…
Historic flooding has devastated the communities of Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River, and the Dene Nation is prepared to help. The organization, alongside the generosity of Yellowknife residents, donated bundles of dry goods, blankets, tents and other essentials to the communities. It has also announced the creation of a…
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, has announced two new cases of COVID-19 in Yellowknife. This brings the total active cases to 63 with two probable cases. More than 2,000 tests have been done in relation to the N.J. Macpherson outbreak. Public health announced in a media briefing that…