Anyone enjoying Thaidene Nëné this winter may see the Ni Hat’ni Dene Guardians sliding by in some new and nearly indestructible sleds. Iris Catholique, manager of Thaidene Nëné, says the guardians will use the sleds on their patrols to transport gear for being on the land. The Ni Hat’ni Dene…
The territory’s new rapid test machines have diagnosed on case of COVID-19 in Fort Smith. In a public health advisory, officials say the individual recently returned from travel outside of the NWT and is isolating at home with one other person. There is no additional exposure risk. The ID Now…
Michael Nadli says his new position as chief negotiator is an opportunity to return home. Nadli is a well-known figure in the Dehcho, serving as grand chief from 1997 to 2003, and says he is very familiar with what his new position will involve. “From a personal perspective I want…
Curtis Shaw, Northwestel’s president, says every NWT community will have upgraded internet speeds at better prices in the next three years. During a committee meeting on Wednesday, Shaw presented his company’s plan to improve internet services with the help of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commissionthe broadband fund. Northwestel will…
The chief public health officer (CPHO) met with Indigenous governments on Wednesday to strategize the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Details of the vaccination plan aren’t yet available, but Dr. Kami Kandola, CPHO, did mention communication strategies are a major subject for the plan. “One common theme is they are asking that…
The body of a deceased operator who was missing after his piece of equipment submerged in standing water, has been recovered. An RCMP press release says a 58 year-old operator went into standing water near Fort Simpson on Dec. 8. The RCMP was unable to recover the body as a…
RCMP say a 44-year-old Tuktoyaktuk man is no longer considered missing. This was announced in a press release on Wednesday afternoon. An RCMP press release issues on Tuesday said the man had been missing since Dec. 13. The RCMP would not confirm is the individual is safe and sound.
Délı̨nę’s only school is getting a new program for adults. Ehtseo Ayha School launched a pilot project turning its grammar school into a night school, after hours. The program is called the Alternative Adult High School and it started in September with a total of eight students. Kim Hagarty, Ehtseo…
Two complaints of inappropriate sexual behaviour at Poundmaker’s Lodge are currently being investigated by police. Poundmaker’s is one of the facilities the territorial government sends NWT residents to for alcohol and drug treatment. The centre is located in St. Albert, Alta. “We are aware of the allegations against Poundmaker’s and…
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), has confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 in Inuvik. According to a press release, the individual travelled internationally and is currently isolating at home and doing well. Public health says only household contacts were identified, with no further risk to the public….