Mounties probe ‘sudden death’ of a man whose body found Saturday in Behchoko
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating what they call a “sudden death” in Behchoko. Mounties state in a news release that their Major Crime…
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Arctic Winter Games cancelled due to coronavirus
This year’s Arctic Winter Games have been cancelled due to ongoing concerns over coronavirus. The Whitehorse 2020 Arctic Winter Games Host Society, Government of Yukon,…
Tłı̨chǫ get $2 million from feds for protected areas
The Tłı̨chǫ Government is getting a boost from the federal government to protect traditional lands between Great Slave Lake and Great Bear Lake. The area…
Edmonton Métis Dancers perform traditional broom dance at NAKA festival
It was a performance full of culture, storytelling and great fiddle music as the Edmonton Métis Dancers rocked the stage at the NAKA Festival yesterday…
Trial begins for Yellowknife lawyer charged with allowing dog to be loose and bite person
A trial began Wednesday in territorial court for a Yellowknife lawyer who is charged under a City of Yellowknife bylaw with letting his dog run…
The Charlie Zoe Nitsiza 4th Bi-Annual Handgame schedule
The Charlie Zoe Nitsiza 4th Bi-Annual Handgame Tournament begins tomorrow in Whati and is offering $100,000 in prize money. According to a Tłı̨chǫ Government news…
NWT organizations receive funding boost from United Way
The United Way NWT awarded 22 non-profit organizations new funding as part of its annual Community Investment Fund. According to a news release, “20 successful…
Lowest return airfare no longer available on Canadian North website
The new Canadian North airline will no longer be publishing the lowest return airfare on its website. The change comes after the airline merged with…
Trip by NBA Championship Trophy to Yellowknife this week now cancelled
There are some long faces in Yellowknife this morning after it was announced that the NBA Championship Trophy, won by the Toronto Raptors last year,…
Fort Simpson mayor calls on GNWT to invest in bridge over Liard River
With climate change affecting the ferry near Fort Simpson, Mayor Sean Whelly is calling on the territorial government to consider building a bridge over the…