Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, says an update on the easing of restrictions in the NWT may come as early as next week to be implemented by the end of April. “If we are looking to move to phase three, we would start looking towards the end of…
Yellowknife RCMP is looking for two men involved in an alleged break and enter. “A weapon was allegedly used in the event, however there were no injuries,” according to a police news release. RCMp say the event took place at a “multi-residential building” in Yellowknife on Thursday about 6 p.m….
Between March 20 and March 30, Fort McPherson RCMP arrested and charged five people with various forms of impaired driving. Three of the incidents involved snowmobiles and two incidents where in passenger vehicles. Many of those arrested registered blood alcohol levels three to four times the legal limit. Police are…
The Northern Images art store has been a staple in Yellowknife for over 40 years. Last month the shop had to close its doors, giving NWT artists something to worry about as their art moves into a different space. “It’s really, really sad for me to see [this] place shut down,”…
The office of the chief public health officer has confirmed that the two latest cases of COVID-19 — at Diavik Diamond Mine and in Yellowknife — are a variant of concern. Both cases are of the B.1.1.7 variant, which was first identified in the United Kingdom. It is the same…
The Gwich’in Tribal Council Grand Chief announced he has reclaimed his traditional last name of Kyikavichik. Formerly known as Ken Smith, Kyikavichik says he has reclaimed his traditional last name to pay honour to the Gwich’in language. Kyikavichik means “Carry the arrow” in Gwich’in. It was changed to Kay or…
The reported presumptive COVID-19 case at the Ekati Mine came back negative, according to the CBC. A spokesperson for the Arctic Canadian Diamond Company said in a previous email that testing of outbound employees on April 6 found a single presumptive case. The spokesperson has not confirmed with CKLB that…
Residents picking up a copy of Northwestel’s directory will soon see the beautiful painting Stargazers adorning the cover. The art piece is by Inuvik-based artist Tracy Blyth who won this year’s contest to have her art featured on the telecommunications company’s directory. According to a news release, she’s entered the…
Some RCMP officers need “additional training on consent, rape myths and levels of intoxication.” Some officers also included personal opinions in police reports “when it was not relevant to the investigation.” Despite these findings, the NT RCMP’s Sexual Assault Invetigations Review Committee (SAIRC) says overall police were doing a good…
The long-awaited opening of the new Kentucky Fried Chicken in Yellowknife will be on May 3. Erin Fenwick, marketing and communications manager for Soul Foods Group, confirmed the date and said construction of the restaurant is on schedule. “These dates are subject to change with the current COVID climate,” she…