The office of the chief public health officer has confirmed that five out of the six current cases of COVID-19 in Yellowknife are the B.1.1.7 variant, commonly known as the U.K. variant. The sixth case is not related to the same cluster. The variants are known to be more contagious…
Warning, this article is about self-harm and suicide. Anyone in need of mental health services can call the NWT’s mental health hotline at 1-800-661-0844. The family of a Fort McPherson man is seeking justice for “the wrongful death” of their loved one who died in federal custody. Edward “Eddie” Christopher…
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation’s (YKDFN) and City of Yellowknife took a step towards improving its historically contentious relationship. On Tuesday at Aurora Village, the city and YKDFN celebrated the completion of the First Nations – Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI). The relationship between the two was a major…
Minister Diane Archie is currently self-isolating after potentially being exposed to someone with COVID-19. In an emailed press release issued Tuesday evening, the minister of Infrastructure and Inuvik Boot Lake MLA says she was notified of a potential exposure during a domestic flight on April 24. People sitting in certain…
Two hunters from Tuktoyaktuk are injured hundreds of kilometres away from the community. CBC first reported the rescue effort Tuesday afternoon. Tyrone Raddi told CBC the two hunters drove a snowmobile off a cliff and may have broken bones. He said the accident happened Monday. CKLB tried reaching Raddi but…
The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) reported one new case of COVID-19 in Inuvik on Monday. According to a health advisory, the infection is related to travel outside the territory. A potential public exposure was identified during a domestic flight from Edmonton on Apr. 24. Only those…
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) wrapped up its election Monday evening, well almost. Eugene Hope was re-elected as chief with 148 votes. James Duntra trailed closely behind with 145 votes and Steven Steeves received 24. The six new councillors are: Brenda Berreault with 220 votes Donny Bertrand with 264…
Łutselk’e Dene First Nation (LKDFN) and Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation are taking extra precautions as a result of the COVID-19 cluster in Yellowknife. According to the CBC, LKDFN has instructed members not to travel to Yellowknife and non-members aren’t allowed to enter the community until further notice. Any members…
In a press conference Monday morning, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola urged residents not to panic amid the new cluster of cases in Yellowknife. Dr. Kandola said there are 90 contacts related to confirmed cases from the Yellowknife cluster. She said many are isolating, 85 have been tested…
A helicopter crash in Nunavut has killed three people, including two flight crew and a wildlife biologist. The aircraft was part of Yellowknife-based Great Slave Helicopters. According to a news release, the company was notified of an overdue aircraft about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday. A twin otter plane was dispatched…