Inuvik residents can expect a drop in their energy bill once the turbine near the community is fully operational early next year. Construction on the Inuvik Wind Project started last month with a six-kilometre access road to Highpoint, about 12 kms outside of the community. The project includes an 80-metre-high…
The labour and delivery unit at Stanton Territorial Hospital has returned to full service for NWT families after being open for emergencies only for exactly three months. Initially, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority said the unit would reopen in phases between Feb. 22 and Mar. 1. “This…
The Giant Mine Oversight Board (GMOB) has created a survey to see how much residents understand the remediation project. Questions range from understanding who is in charge of remediating Giant Mine, to what elements of the project residents are interested in, to explaining what “proper remediation” means to community members….
Two dogs in Tuktoyaktuk are confirmed to have rabies, and one more is presumed positive and waiting for a confirmation test. “With rabies being found in dogs and foxes in and around Tuktoyaktuk, you are also at risk of being exposed to this fatal disease if you are bitten or…
Police have seized more 69 bottles of alcohol, 4,600 cigarettes, more than a pound of cannabis, and nearly eight ounces of hash from a residence in Fort Providence. RCMP in the community, along with officers from Fort Simpson and Behchokǫ̀, searched the residence and found the contraband, along with other…
Five people have put their name forward to be part of council in Fort Providence. The hamlet is holding a by-election for a single councillor position for a one-year term. The candidates are: Rosemary Bonnetrouge Victor Constant Shirley Gargan Bernadette Landry Robert Tanche If any residents believe one of these…
Someone really wants to burn down the house at 3 Elm Cres. in Hay River. For the second time in a week, Hay River RCMP responded to a call of attempted arson at the empty residence. The house is currently being restored following fire damage from Molotov cocktails thrown at…
Four out of the four polls have been counted and Richard Edjericon has unofficially won the Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh byelection taking in 186 of the 439 ballots cast. Edjericon’s closest competitor Mary Rose Sundberg brought in 99 votes. Steve Norn came in third with 70 votes followed by Ernest Betsina with…
Public health officials are asking residents — especially those considered high risk — to check in with doctors or nurses if they have COVID-19 symptoms. The reminder comes after Dr. Andre Corriveau, acting deputy chief public health officer, announced another death related to the Omicron variant during a news conference…
Women and children leaving domestic violence will soon have a new shelter in Hay River. The Family Support Centre (FSC) will be running the new space for survivors of domestic violence. The shelter will have 14 units and will be open to families across the North. “The new shelter in…