KFN on high alert, some members evacuate
“All it takes is one community siren,” says K’atl’odeeche Chief April Martel, “and then we’re all out of there.” Martel said some areas of the…
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Délı̨nę under boil water advisory
Délı̨nę residents should boil their water for at least one minute before consuming it, says the territory’s chief environmental officer. The advisory due to high-than-normal…
Hay River expands evacuation order
With water levels continuing to rise, the Town of Hay River has expanded its evacuation order to include Paradise Gardens. It has also issued an…
Hay River declares state of emergency, issues evacuation order
The Town of Hay River declared a state of emergency at 1:32 a.m. Saturday morning, in anticipation of flooding. Half an hour later, the town…
Youth Parliament participants announced
If any of these students get into politics, they’ll have at least one day of experience in office. The Legislative Assembly has announced participants in…
‘A love letter to the land’: Tetlit Zheh author wins Gwich’in contest
A Gwich’in storyteller has won a contest by writing an ode to home, based on his admiration for his father, land, and community–the same collective…
Lottery money stolen in Inuvik
According to police, a large sum of money has been stolen from Ingamo Hall in Inuvik. The undisclosed amount of money is from the sales…
GNWT looking for feedback on child and family services
Indigenous governments and organizations working with at-risk youth can now give feedback on changes to the Child and Family Services Act. The territorial government says…
Shots fired on Gitzel street
A 42-year-old man is in critical condition, related to gunshot wounds after a fight broke out inside an apartment on Gitzel street in Yellowknife on…
Water contamination cleared in Sachs Harbour
The main water truck in Sachs Harbour has been cleared to return to deliveries. Last week, the chief environmental health officer sent a notice saying…