RCMP in Behchokǫ̀ say they seized 39 bottles of illicit vodka during a traffic stop on April 8. In a Facebook update, police said officers pulled over a driver who was showing signs of impairment. The alcohol — 39 bottles of 375 mL vodka — was confiscated and later destroyed….
“You are not in any trouble, we all just want you to be safe, I want to hug my baby, I love and miss you so much my son. Please come to me and help repair my heart – it’s slowly breaking.” – Lance Briere’s mother, Elaine A major…
Tributes are plenty for Ted Blondin, a respected Elder from the Tłįchǫ Region, who has recently passed away. Blondin had an extensive background in politics and business across the Northwest Territories, and a life-long dedication to his people. He worked on the negotiation team as a Tłįcho˛ Land Claim Manager,…
The GNWT’s application for adjudication with CN Rail has been accepted by the Canadian Transportation Agency, says Infrastructure Minister Vince McKay. The GNWT claims the railway is shirking its responsibility by not repairing the section of damaged rail line between Enterprise and Hay River. It was badly damaged during the…
Hay River RCMP say they have arrested an Alberta man who was under court-ordered conditions to remain outside the Northwest Territories following previous drug convictions. According to a Monday news release, police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 1 on April 3 after receiving information that Abel Leule was travelling…
The Gamètì and Wekweètì winter roads are expected to close for the season on Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m., according to the Government of the Northwest Territories. In a 72-hour advance closure notice issued Monday, the GNWT says warmer temperatures and deteriorating road conditions have prompted the early closure….
It survived an historic power outage on one day, and was tested by high winds on the next, but the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) 2025 Spring Carnival was a success, says organizer Jennifer Charlo. “It was good — everything turned out great,” said Charlo, who is a Family Wellness…
Police in Fort Smith say they have seized 311 grams of suspected cocaine from an abandoned housing unit that was being unlawfully occupied for drug trafficking activity. According to an RCMP news release, two men were arrested and the residence was held pending a search warrant. Officers later recovered the…
A Yellowknife man has been sentenced to two years and one day in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking, RCMP say. According to an update Thursday, Billy John McNeely pleaded guilty to one count of drug trafficking charge on March 31. In addition to his sentence, he received a…
The Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Government (TGG) is now the Northwest Territories’ newest Indigenous government after the ratification vote wrapped up on Monday. According to a notice of results released Tuesday, 86 per cent of ballots were cast in favor of ratifying the final self-government agreement and constitution. Of 261 eligible voters,…