Richard Edjericon says the key is working together as Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA
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…
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Ernest Betsina says he wants to ‘bring back stability and integrity’ as Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA
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…
New COVID-19 exposure identified on WestJet flight entering Yellowknife
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…
Danny Beaulieu re-elected mayor of Fort Providence
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…
‘My home is the land’: Gerald Antoine elected Dene National Chief
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…
‘I carry my hometown on my shoulders’: Wekweéti youth on the path to becoming a doctor
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…
4 patient advocates coming to Hay River, Yellowknife, Fort Smith and Inuvik
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…
More than 1,200 GNWT staff still have not provided proof of vaccination
The requirement for GNWT employees to be fully vaccinated is now in effect. With more than 6,500 government employees in the NWT, about 20 per…
COVID-19 reported at Mildred Hall School
According to the chief public health officer, two cases of COVID-19 have been identified at Mildred Hall School on Dec. 1. Letters have been sent…
‘Frieda will keep us in line’: Thebacha MLA named new caucus chair
MLA Thebacha Frieda Martselos was named the new caucus chair at the legislative assembly on Nov. 30. Martselos takes over the position from MLA Yellowknife…