Jackson Lafferty, MLA for Monfwi, says revenues from alcohol and cannabis sales should go towards an addictions treatment centre in the NWT. Last year, the Government of the Northwest Territories made $38.7 million in gross profit from the sales of liquor and cannabis. Lafferty said by letting all this money…
The federal and territorial governments announced a $400,000 investment into the NWT’s agriculture sector. Kevin Wallington, Choice North Farms business development manager, says the announcement is a significant step in the continued growth of the territory’s commercial food sector. A press release says the investments will be used for three…
The Northwest Territories is reporting two new cases of COVID-19, one in Yellowknife and another at the Gahcho Kué Mine. A seasonal worker in Yellowknife tested positive for the virus on Sunday. A press release says the worker and all known close contacts are isolating and doing well. An investigation…
Warning: This story reports graphic content. The impact of alcohol and provocation were discussed as part of Chad Beck’s murder trial for a 2018 incident in Fort Resolution. Beck is facing a second degree murder charge for killing 27-year-old Cameron Sayine with an axe on July 1, 2018. He has…
Indigenous representation and cultural revitalization will be important themes showcased at the Líídlįį Kúę First Nation (LKFN) Film Festival. It will also showcasing the work of two local filmmakers. Melaw Nakehk’o’s film “Revolution Moosehide” will be playing at the Fort Simpson Recreation Centre Monday evening. “I am just so happy…
The outbreak of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué mine is getting bigger. Dr.Kami Kandola, chief public health officer announced three news cases of COVID-19 at the mine on Feb. 19. The workers were previously identified as contacts and have been in quarantine for a week or longer, according to a press…
Fort Good Hope just got a brand new seniors centre and Elder Gabe Kochon had the honour of cutting the ribbon. Paulie Chinna, minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC), and Julie Green, minister responsible for Seniors, and MLA Caitlin Cleveland were in attendance at the opening ceremony…
Cassidy Villebrun-Buracas says “I really wanted to focus on the strength of Indigenous people and the strength of their stories.” Through Dene Talk, he’s doing just that. Villebrun-Buracas created a podcast to highlight Indigenous voices and found his along the way. “It was hard growing up, connecting with my identity…
A trapper who had his Taltson River cabin flooded says the government compensation will help him, but he’s worried about the long-term effects of the flooding. Arthur Beck told CKLB in an interview at the time that trappers would need assistance from the territorial government. Last week Shane Thompson, minister…
Łı́ı́dlı̨ Kų́e First Nation (LKFN) has launched a new cultural tourism initiative aiming to educate outsiders and promote the community. LKFN set up an Instagram page showcasing the beauty of the area as well as different activities tourists will participate in. Madison Pilling is the community tourism coordinator for LKFN….