The Riverview cineplex in Hay River will be re-opening its doors this Friday, August 14, since its closure back in March. “We’re still a work in progress but I’m excited to open on Friday, getting things back to normal as best as can be,” says Michelle Schaub, head manager of…
In the name of reconciliation, the Government of Canada has invested nearly $5 million to create economic opportunities for 11 Indigenous businesses and communities in the North – with six in the Northwest Territories. The Det’on Cho Management LP will receive $908,635 for a two-year project for the reclamation and…
The Whatì health centre is being forced to reduce its services due to a nursing shortage. The Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency recently posted a notice to its website outlining the reduction. From August 6 to 17, there will be the following changes: There will be no regularly scheduled appointments with…
The Gwich’in Tribal Council is preparing for an upcoming election in September. The COVID-19 pandemic “will test the candidate’s leadership,” said in a press release. Richard J. Blake and Ken Smith are both running for the role of Grand Chief, while Kristine McLeod and Richard Nerysoo are running for Deputy…
Ottawa announces $320,000 in financial support, from the Federal Emergency Community Support Fund, for women and children fleeing domestic violence in northern communities. Among the recipients, the Aimayunga Women and Emergency Foster Care Shelter and YWCA NWT will each receive $97,000 and the Family Support Centre in Hay River and…
In 2018, 12 Dene men and women set out to recreate a journey their ancestors went through more than a hundred years ago. The group would build a mooseskin boat and paddle the mighty Nahanni River in the Deh Cho region of the Northwest Territories. A film crew led by…
The NWT Centennial Library will officially be re-opening this upcoming Monday. “In a limited way, we’re here for you,” says Christine Gyapay, Head Librarian for the NWT Centennial Library Library hours will be from Monday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with the exception of Tuesdays and Thursdays…
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation says that it has retracted its support for the Slave Geological Province Corridor project. The decision comes after YKDFN says the territorial government issued a request for proposal for large contracts on the project without first consulting with the First Nation. “The scope of this…
Five people are facing drug charges after a two-month investigation, according to Fort Simpson RCMP. Police say the investigation “confirmed the existence of a drug trafficking network, operating in both Fort Simpson and Edmonton.” RCMP arrested four people in Fort Simpson on Tuesday. The fifth person was arrested in Edmonton….
The territorial government is extending its wage top up program to match the federal government’s CERB extension. The program allows employers to apply to increase wages to $18 an hour for staff at least 15-years old. “I am pleased with the uptake for this program, but would like to see…