Still a ‘large gap’ in Fort Good Hope self-government negotiations
Updated August 30, 2019 to reflect the answers of the Government of the Northwest Territories. When it comes to Fort Good Hope’s ongoing self-government negotiations,…
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YKDFN council gets youth boost
Kateri Lynn was the youngest candidate running for a position on the Yellowknives Dene First Nation council and she got the most votes. The 19-year-old…
Michael Miltenberger not running, endorses Denise Yuhas for MLA in Thebacha
Former territorial cabinet minister Michael Miltenberger has confirmed he is not looking to regain his MLA seat in the Fort Smith-area riding of Thebacha. The…
Seven overdue boaters located safe Tuesday near Behchoko (UPDATED)
(UPDATE) RCMP say now say seven adult boaters were successfully found Tuesday afternoon between Behchoko and Whati after they were reported overdue in Whati where…
Feds pledge $1.5 million to train NWT RCMP how to spot drug-impaired drivers
The federal government is committing almost $1.5 million to help train RCMP officers in the Northwest Territories to recognize drug-impaired drivers. The move follows a…
New blue lines in downtown Yellowknife show smokers where they can and can’t smoke
Yellowknifers who smoke downtown now have one less excuse if they are caught smoking too close to entrances of buildings. Maintenance crews from Northview Properties…
Charges pending after windows smashed at mall in Hay River
A 55-year-old man is facing charges after 11 windows were smashed at the Godwin Mall in Hay River. RCMP stated in an email to CKLB…
Number of bears shot and killed by ENR officers in NWT on the rise (Corrected)
(CORRECTION) The original version of this story stated that the numbers of bears destroyed by ENR officers was for the years of 2018 and 2019….
Judge rejects self-defence claim, convicts Inuvik man of killing polar bear out of season
An Inuvik man has been convicted of fatally shooting a polar bear out of season last year as a judge rejected his claim that he…
Fort Good Hope puts programs on pause during audit
A little over a month since being elected, Fort Good Hope Chief Daniel Masuzumi is pushing for the community administration to be more accountable. The…