GNWT secures local production of reusable face shields
The Government of the Northwest Territories has secured a local supply chain for producing and manufacturing face shields and other Personal Protective Equipment in the…
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Two people sent to Edmonton in critical condition after early-morning crash in Hay River
Hay River RCMP says two people are in critical condition after crashing a car into a power pole early Sunday morning. Police say they received…
Video series on Dene culture available online
A series of short videos produced by Dehcho First Nations on Dene culture, tradition and language is now available online. The series called Nahe Náhodhe,…
Young man from Gamètì dies after falling through ice on snowmobile
A young man from Gameti died this weekend after his snowmobile fell through the ice on Rae Lake. Gameti RCMP says officers responded to a…
Laura Tutcho identified as $55M Lotto MAX winner
NWT and Nunavut Lotteries has identified Laura Tutcho as the $55 million winner from last month. “I’m just beside myself,” said Tutcho in a news…
With fewer visitors allowed in hospitals, MLA calls for better interpretation services
MLAs Steve Norn and Jackson Lafferty are hoping to improve hospital services during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Through this pandemic, we have had a lot of…
Small business struggling from COVID-19: Survey
An annual survey conducted by the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce reflects the financial damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Predominantly small businesses in Yellowknife reported their…
‘We haven’t heard from anyone in two months’: LKDFN Chief discusses Frontier Lodge
The Chief of the Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation is upset by the lack of communication with the government over the licensing of the Frontier…
‘Go back to our roots’: An opportunity to learn Dene culture, reflect during pandemic
The Dene national chief says the community should use their time in isolation as opportunity to reflect. “If you look at the flip side of…
RCMP officer ‘afforded leave’ from Fort Good Hope
An RCMP officer stationed in Fort Good Hope is no longer in the community after details of a sexual assault case emerged. Const. Randy McKay…