Two Toronto men are in custody, three illegal handguns are off the streets, and cocaine with a street value of $300,000 was seized following a dramatic takedown in Yellowknife this week. The 18-and 24-year old men had been under surveillance operating out of a downtown Yellowknife Airbnb since mid-January by…
The Yellowknife Historical Society made its own bit of history this week, with the grand opening of the Historical Museum & Interpretive Centre. The Historical Society sought Indigenous and Métis input throughout the development of the museum, as there exists a contentious relationship between Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) and…
A new diesel power plant is officially up and running in Sachs Harbour. “The new plant will provide more reliable service, require less diesel fuel consumption and allow for the future addition of renewable energy sources to the local system,” reads a press release. It also was built to be…
Indigenous governments and organizations impacted by the 2023 wildfire season have been given a total of $15 million to reimburse them for expenses incurred supporting their members. Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal stated in a release: “The funding will support Indigenous governments and organizations who stepped up to provide…
Lovers of the great outdoors will have to dig deeper in their pockets to rent a campsite this season, as the territorial government just hiked fees by as much as 27 per cent for an unpowered site. That means what was once $22.50 per night, is now $28.57. Powered sites…
A reminder that the nomination deadline for the Kristine McLeod Emerging Indigenous Leader Award is March 31. The award recognizes young Indigenous NWT residents who demonstrate exceptional initiative and commitment to the principles of public service within community, territorial, federal, or Indigenous government. Who is a good candidate? The GNWT…
Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) has received nearly $13 million for a project by its education and training arm, designed to provide employment training for jobs in the resources and remediation industry, public sector, renewable resources, trades and media/arts sectors. NWT MP Michael McLeod announced the funding Friday on behalf…
The operational management board for Thaidene Nëné is seeking feedback from the public to help inform the land relationship plan for the Thaidene Nëné protected area. In a release, the GNWT stated that much of the work for the first plan, “is foundational, setting out what is needed to ensure…
The search is on for an armed suspect wanted by RCMP after an injured female was found in a Yellowknife residence on Thursday night. Police are looking for 34-year-old Jeremy Charney, who was in possession of a handgun when he reportedly fled the assault scene in a Black 2021 Ford…
A male party-goer on court order not to have firearms shot off a gun after an argument started in the early hours on the K’atl’odeeche First Nation Reserve. The end result is 28-year-old Ryan Beaulieu was arrested without incident and now faces a host of firearms-related charges. RCMP stated in…