“I was born and raised here in Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ and I never really paid attention to my history growing up,” says Martina Norwegian, president of the Fort Simpson Historical Society. A new regional exhibition is now open in Fort Simpson showcasing the Dehcho’s rich history from the perspective of Dehcho…
Melissa Sangris says her new cookbook has a few staple recipes, but with a northern twist. Sangris paired up with Barb Mercredi of Fort Smith and the pair recently published their first cookbook. Now living in Edmonton, Sangris says cooking some of the recipes she grew up with makes her…
The Dettah Ice Road is now open to traffic. Vehicles under 5,000 kilograms can now access the road, according to a Tweet by the GNWT’s Department of Infrastructure on Tuesday. The opening comes after delays related to warm weather and unfavourable ice conditions: The average opening day for the Dettah…
After years of client dissatisfaction and lack of foresight in the production of public units, five new seniors’ duplexes are set to be built with culture in mind, according to Housing NWT. Eleanor Young is the President and CEO of Housing NWT and she says, “We haven’t done a great…
Expecting families from Fort Smith will need to travel to Yellowknife to deliver their babies for the foreseeable future. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority recently announced the reduction of the community’s midwifery services. “This change is being put in place due to staffing levels and an inability…
A new mayor and council have been elected in Fort McPherson. Rebecca Blake was elected Mayor with 91 votes, replacing Richard Nerysoo. She beat out George Nerysoo with 69 votes and Bill Prodromodis with 21 votes. The hamlet’s new council will be Joyce Blake, Sierra Daley, George Nerysoo, and Stanley…
A new Dene-led podcast is making mental health easier to talk about, especially in Dënësųłinë́. The show focuses on real people overcoming struggles from addiction to grief. CKLB spoke with the host and one of the first guests to appear on the show. CKLB Radio · New podcast focuses on…
A suspect in an alleged Fort Providence assault is in custody after escaping arrest on Friday. Logan Causa, 22, was found at a “rural property” near Fort Providence on Saturday and arrested “without incident.” Early on Friday morning, Fort Providence RCMP responded to an alleged assault causing “serious injuries,” according…
Inuvik singer-songwriter Abe Drennan remembers the fear that gripped him in the first weeks of the pandemic. “I went out to buy groceries at Stanton for the first time since we shut down,” he remembers. “And I remember feeling a real fear that I have never felt before — I’ve…
A familiar chief and council were announced in the community of Colville Lake yesterday, re-naming Richard Kochon the chief of Behdzi Ahda First Nation. Kochone rang in with 52 votes and his brother and predecessor, Wilbert Kochon rang in with 35 votes. The elected councillors are Hyacinthe Kochone, Ryan Kochon,…