GNWT ramps up public health orders enforcement with new taskforce
The Government of the Northwest Territories is toughening its response to people disobeying the public orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the GNWT announced…
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Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road closes for season
The Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road is now closed for the 2020 season. According to the director of winter road operations Mike Lowing, “The winter…
Premier urges communities to not put up blockades
A handful of leaders around the Northwest Territories have set up roadblocks or checkpoints for people entering their community. On March 19, K’atlo’deeche First Nation…
Office of Chief Public Health Officer recommends wearing masks in public
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer is now recommending residents wear face masks when going out in public. The new recommendation comes after…
Fort Providence seize guns and alcohol; no charges laid
On Friday, April 3, Fort Providence RCMP seized 20 bottles of alcohol and two guns during a check stop before the drivers entered the community….
Hay River RCMP investigating sudden death in Tathlina Lake area
The Hay River RCMP are investigating a sudden death in the area of Tathlina Lake, south of Kakisa. “We want to express our sincere condolences…
YKDFN sets up food security fund
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation has set up a fund to help its most vulnerable members keep food on the table during the COVID-19 pandemic….
IRC Child First Initiative funding maxed out
More than 300 families have benefitted from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation’s Child First Initiative (CFI) funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the IRC now says…
Music NWT launches Radio Ad Writing Contest
Music NWT has launched a Radio Ad Writing Contest for musicians. According to Trevor Sinclair who is the President of Music NWT, “The Government of…
Fifth case of COVID-19 confirmed in NWT
Less than 72 hours after the third and fourth confirmed cases, the Northwest Territories now has had five total cases of the COVID-19. In a…