A by-election has been called for the Monfwi riding. The seat in the Legislative Assembly became vacant when Jackson Lafferty resigned from the position on June 4. He held the seat for 16 years. Margaret Thom, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, issued a Writ of Election Order, a press release…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Wekweètì Adeline Football Q: So tell me, why are you running…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Gamètì Doreen Arrowmaker Q: Tell me, why are you running for…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Behchokǫ̀ Chief Chief Clifford Daniels Q: Why are you running for…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Whatì Alfonz Nitsiza Q: Tell me Chief Nitsiza, why are you…
Hay River RCMP reported a single-vehicle collision into a utility pole on June 5. The suspect has now been identified as a 15-year-old male youth and has since been charged with the following: Two charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle Careless storage of ammunition Mischief over $5,000 Operating a…
What was once known as the SideDoor is now Home Base Yellowknife to pair with its new mission statement, “No youth left out.”. The Hope’s Haven building will now be called Home Base and the Resource Centre at the Mine Rescue building will be renamed the Youth Centre. These changes…
One case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Yellowknife Thursday afternoon. In a press release the chief public health officer (CPHO) says the person is a non-resident who was in the city for work. The CPHO says 10 contacts have been identified and all are self isolating. There is no risk…
A total of four wildfires have been reported in the Dehcho region – three of which occurred within less than 24 hours of each other. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR), the communities of Wrigley, Fort Liard and Fort Simpson are under a high-priority watch. The…
The opening of the Mackenzie Ferry on the Dempster Highway this week means new regulations around travellers coming from the Yukon kicked in. The NWT government says the new regulations will remain despite an increase in cases in Yukon over the past week. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were nine…