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…
The NWT’s acting chief public health officer, Dr. André Corriveau has declared a tuberculosis outbreak in Yellowknife after two cases were found in the city. Dr. Corriveau broke the news this morning on CBC’s The Trailbreaker. He said the first case was identified over a week ago, and then a…
Brenda Dragon can still remember those peaceful evenings when her father returned home from the bush and worked on furs under dim yellow lights. “When my father passed away in 2012, I was thinking a lot about his life,” says Dragon of Dënesųłiné and French-Canadian heritage. “He was a trapper,…
Across Canada, more than 188 events are going to be held to celebrate the upcoming National Indigenous Peoples Day by honouring the history, traditions and knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Below is a list of events happening across the NWT on June 21 and over the weekend. Find…
“Frank Gruben was a really outgoing person. He was caring. He would love to help people. If anybody needed help, he’d be there in a heartbeat and he really loved to speak his Gwich’in language,” says Laura Kalinek, mother of Frank Gruben. Gruben has been missing from Fort Smith for…