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Listen: Monitoring the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road for illegal caribou harvesting

Nearly 150 caribou have been harvested illegally so far this winter.


There has been a push in recent years to educate harvesters in the traditional hunting ways. Despite this, there is illegal caribou harvesting every year. CKLB’s Francis Tessier-Burns recently had the chance to join Environment and Natural Resources officers as they monitored hunting near the Tibbitt to Contwoyto winter road….




New Northwestel directory to don Inuvik artist’s work

Residents picking up a copy of Northwestel’s directory will soon see the beautiful painting Stargazers adorning the cover. The art piece is by Inuvik-based artist Tracy Blyth who won this year’s contest to have her art featured on the telecommunications company’s directory. According to a news release, she’s entered the…




1 case of COVID-19 confirmed at Diavik Diamond Mine

Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), has announced a new case of COVID-19 at Diavik Diamond Mine. According to a press release, there is no identified risk to the public as the individual “did not acquire infection from the mine site.” The infected individual and 35 other workers…


VIDEO: YKDFN Dene hand games workshop

Drums echoed across the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre as more than 50 participants explored one of the oldest and most beloved Dene traditions: hand games. The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN), in partnership with the museum, hosted a beginner’s hand games workshop on Mar. 21, as part of…


RCMP stops investigation into Hay River highrise fire

NWT RCMP has stopped its investigation into the source of the Hay River highrise fire that happened two years ago. Despite the territorial Fire Marshal’s initial investigation that suggested the fire was lit intentionally, the RCMP has not laid any charges related to the case. “In the end, the criminal…