An “unexpected wastewater detection”, according to the GNWT, has identified the entire community of Fort Simpson as a possible link to COVID-19. Any resident experiencing symptoms regardless of their vaccination status should isolate immediately and arrange for testing. These measures also extend to anyone who has come into contact with…
A virtual town hall to discuss the proposed temporary day shelter will be taking place at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The town hall will include Health and Social Services Minister Julie Green. The location of the proposed day shelter is 4709 Franklin Ave. the Aurora Village office building. The town hall…
Warning: This article discusses residential schools and can be traumatic, mental health supports are listed at the bottom of the article. The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation will be an opportunity for people to reflect on Canada’s dark past. Sept. 30 was officially made a statutory holiday by the…
Another resident has died of COVID-19, announced the chief public health officer (CPHO) in a press release Tuesday evening. A total of six residents have died from the current COVID-19 outbreak, four of which have passed away since last Friday. The number of hospitalized patients has risen by three in…
Public health has announced another COVID-19 exposure related to a flight into the NWT. The exposure was on WestJet flight WJ3258 from Edmonton to Yellowknife on Sept. 24, and affects rows 46-52. Fully vaccinated passengers that were in these rows must self-monitor for symptoms. If they develop, residents should immediately…
A dynamic pair have taken to the skies to serve the North and ultimately their communities. SaNaeah Allen and Loyal Letcher are students at the Terry Harrold School of Aviation and cousins sharing in their dream to become pilots. Earlier this month, the boys each received a $2,500 scholarship to…
Three more residents of the Northwest Territories have died from COVID-19. The territorial chief public health officer (CPHO) announced the deaths in a press release issued Monday afternoon. “The OCPHO is saddened by this news. Our office wishes to express our sincere condolences to the families of those who passed…
The Government of the Northwest Territories is requiring employees that work with vulnerable populations to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 30. A press release says this will be for employees who provide service to vulnerable members of the public in healthcare, education and corrections sectors as well employees travelling to…
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation daycare in Ndilǫ will be closed until further notice. Jennifer Drygeese is the director of health and wellness for YKDFN. She posted to social media saying an individual at the daycare last week has tested positive for COVID-19. The post does not specify which day…
New homes for flood victims in the Dehcho will not be delivered until 2022, according to the minister of municipal and community affairs (MACA). This is disappointing news to Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation (LKFN) Chief Kele Antoine. “I myself along with our community members are upset to hear the news…