The Salt River First Nation is awaiting action on infrastructure project that has been on the discussion table for over 10 years. The project aims to integrate the SRFN to Fort Smith’s water, sewer and street systems, but requires federal funding. The $16.8 million project was first discussed in 2010,…
A year after RCMP “became aware of allegations of fraud within the Fort Liard RCMP detachment”, one of its members is facing charges. Cpl. Curtis Ping, 59, has been charged with: Fraud over $5,000, Fraud under $5,000 and Breach of trust by a public officer. NT RCMP says it launched…
The RCMP is investigating a fire near Inuvik that left one structure destroyed on June 26. Julie Plourde, spokesperson for the NT RCMP, says in an email police are investigating a structure fire, believed to be suspicious in nature in the area of Airport Lake. The now-extinguished fire was just…
Public health officials are warning residents of the presence of a highly dangerous drug in the Northwest Territories. A lab test on an NWT resident confirmed the presence of carfentanil — one of the most toxic opioids in the world. This comes after several recent non-fatal opioid suspected overdoses, a…
A presumptive COVID-19 case at a mining site in Nunavut will not derail the two territory travel bubble. Mike Westwick, communications manager with the Department of Health and Social Services, says there doesn’t seem to be much risk of the virus spreading. “With that in-mind, we don’t have any reason…
Regular MLAs are calling on Caroline Wawzonek, minister of Justice, and Chief Supt. Jamie Zettler, commanding officer of NT RCMP, to meet with Indigenous and Black leaders to discuss systemic racism in the justice system. “This is a once in generation opportunity to discuss and change how our communities are…
The territorial government is amending its Education Act by easing restrictions on which French-speaking non-rights holders can be enrolled in French first language schools. The new regulations will include the same three categories for admission with the potential of a fourth, more inclusive amendment aimed at the consideration of French-speaking…
After 30 years in business, tour operator Strong Interpretation closed permanently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, Rosanna Strong, the company’s owner, says she realized it wouldn’t be feasible to survive a summer without any clients arriving from outside the Northwest Territories. Despite closing, she says she…
After closing for months as a result of the pandemic, the Yellowknife Public Library will reopen Thursday at a limited capacity. The reopening comes with restrictions including an appointment only system and reduced hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. The elevator is restricted to one person…
Firefighters are on the scene of a wildfire approximately 36 kilometres west of Behchokǫ̀. The fire is approximately two kilometres from the Tlicho all-season road construction site. A spokesperson from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) says there is no risk to the community or the construction camp….