Eugene Hope was re-elected chief of Acho Dene Ko First Nation on Thursday. That is according to preliminary results posted on the community’s Facebook page. Hope won the seat with a wide margin ringing in 158 votes, Brenda Berreault received 75 and Vanessa Villeneuve had 15. However, Berreault and Villeneuve…
CKLB Radio · Therese Jeremick’ca Do K’ahoetaa Ko: Whati Health Center renamed to honour inspiring member Therese Jeremick’ca dedicated her life to the community of Whati and its residents, serving as a community health-care representative for over 25 years. The late Jeremick’ca is now set to be memorialized with a…
Frederick Blake Jr has been named the new grand chief of the Gwich’in Tribal Council. Blake receives 604 votes and former grand chief Ken Kyikavichik rings in 100 votes short, with 515. The is according to the preliminary results posted by the Chief Returning Officer Arlene Hansen. These votes were…
This year’s Enterprise Gateway Jamboree went pretty much exactly how organizers had hoped it would. It was the 25th anniversary of the community festival, there was food, drink, music and about 1,000 people showed up. There was a long list of sponsors and support came from far and wide. After…
Wildfire Update: As of 3:45 the Town of Fort Smith declared the fire contained. One new fire has sprung in Fort Smith and has burned over 100 hectares since reported this afternoon. The fire is located on Axe Handle Hill, Parks Drive, McDougal Rd, and Pine Crescent. “Structure protection…
A fire engulfed a residential house and a parked vehicle in N’Dilo early Thursday morning. The house is believed to belong to Nora Sangris. Her sister, Violet Sangris, shared the unfortunate news on Facebook, asking for donations to help the family recover. “The inspector said the house is not livable…
A Hay River home at the south end of Rowe’s Trailer Court was extensively damaged by a fire on Friday morning. The Town of Hay River advised residents to stay clear of the area in a Facebook post. “Fire crews appear to be making positive progress in containing the fire…
The sun was shining, the wind was blowing, and smiles were plentiful in Behchokǫ̀ for Tłı̨chǫ Day Celebration on Sunday. Hundreds of residents and visitors enjoyed an afternoon and evening of fun, food and festivities marking the signing of the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement in 2003. The Tłı̨chǫ Agreement is a historic…
30 projects have received funding this year to investigate and monitor how the territory’s caribou, fish and water are affected by environmental changes over time. Among these projects, seven are guided by traditional knowledge and work closely with Indigenous governments, stakeholders and community members. The Winter Road Monitoring Program is…
Residents in Fort Good Hope might have to use an alternative way to access health and social services over this weekend. Residents who require non-urgent health advice are asked to call 811 to speak with a Registered Nurse, available 24/7. Residents can also reach out to the nurse on call…