Over the May long weekend, health officials started using rapid-result COVID-19 test kits called GeneXpert Express. The units deliver test results in less than an hour. However, Dr. Sarah Cook, the territorial medical director, says the vast majority of tests will still be going to Alberta — with a four-day…
The Sahtu Youth Network (SYN) is holding a photo and video contest on social media called “show us your skills”. “The photos and videos will be a way to encourage folks to share their knowledge with others and is a way to connect folks around the Sahtú,” said Sahtu Renewable…
The Department of Infrastructure has posted an update to its website outlining changes to the ferry operations in the NWT. All ferries will now have a passenger limit (see below), and passengers will need to remain in their vehicles. Ferry services will also operate “on-demand” during the hours shown below….
A conservation group launched a web-based project to study migratory caribou across northern Canada. The website, started by the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC) aims to showcase “the full picture of the challenges facing northern caribou and the people who rely on them,” a news release said. The project pulls…
The threat of flooding has passed in Hay River, but the area is still under a boil water advisory. Glenn Smith, assistant senior administrative officer of Hay River, said the water levels are still a little high, but that the risk is passed. Over 400 residents were evacuated from Vale Island…
The deadline for donations to the Together, We Are Strong Campaign is extended until May 29. The campaign is being organized by the Yellowknife Community Foundation and the United Way NWT with the goal to raise funds for community groups left vulnerable by COVID-19. The Yellowknife Community Foundation said it…
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the territorial housing corporation left the Yellowknife Women’s Society (YWS) in limbo as to whether it would support ongoing plans to turn the Arnica Inn into transitional housing. Earlier this month, the YWS began operating the former inn as an isolation space for people at…
Playgrounds and outdoor recreation areas are now open in the City of Yellowknife. According to a news release, the facilities opened on Saturday, May 16 and the city is reminding residents “to follow all Public Health Orders and guidance of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO).” Yellowknife prepares to reopen…
RCMP seized alcohol from two vehicles attempting to enter Behchoko last week. Behchoko implemented a temporary alcohol prohibition after an order was signed by community leaders, a news release said. The first seizure took place on May 12, when RCMP intercepted a vehicle entering the community with a total of…
Well it’s official. There have been no COVID-19 cases in the Northwest Territories for 28 days, meaning the first phase of the territorial government’s plan to relax the public health orders can begin immediately. Under the first phase of the Emerging Wisely plan, residents can now have up to five…