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Featured, News August 8, 2023

Man charged with second-degree murder following death of 17-year-old in Behchokǫ̀

Behchokǫ̀ RCMP charged a 24-year-old man in connection with the death of a 17-year-old that occurred last week

Behchokǫ̀ RCMP charged a 24-year-old man in connection with the death of a 17-year-old that occurred last week. According to authorities, Zakk Lafferty is facing a second-degree murder charge. Police have confirmed he is in custody and is slated to make a court appearance today. The charge is related to…

Featured, News August 4, 2023

17-year-old Behchokǫ̀ teenager dies, a man in custody

In the early hours of this morning, Behchokǫ̀ RCMP responded to a call at a residence. Officers arrived at the scene to find a seriously injured 17-year-old male requiring immediate medical attention. Efforts to save the young man’s life were made on-site, as officers administered first aid until the arrival…

Community, Environment, Featured, News August 3, 2023

‘It feels good to be home’: Rae residents can now return to their community

The community had been evacuated for 11 days due to wildfire

After 11 days away from home, residents of Rae were finally allowed to return home this morning. The Tłı̨chǫ Government announced on Wednesday evening that residents could return home just after 10 a.m. this morning, but power will not be restored until 2 a.m. this afternoon. The community was first…

Featured, News July 28, 2023

Update: as of today, a total of 4 homes lost to fire in Behchokǫ̀

NWT Fire made a mistake on last night report

NWT Fire officials say they made a mistake on last night’s report. Last night’s initial report stated two homes had been lost to fire in Behchokǫ̀, but the actual number is one, bringing down the total count to four homes lost to fire in Behchokǫ̀.

Featured, News July 27, 2023

Two more homes lost to fire in Behchokǫ̀

The wildfire season has already cost the territory nearly $30 million this year

The fire reached Behchokǫ̀ on Tuesday night. Five homes are lost to the fire in Rae as of today. Diane Archie, Minister of Infrastructure, emphasized: “The Department of Infrastructure will be able to assess and then have a look at how we prioritize for equipment and supplies getting into the…

Community, Featured, News July 26, 2023

Behchokǫ̀ fire ‘out of control’ at over 100,000 hectares

Although the community of Rae has been reached, Edzo remains untouched.

The fire consuming the community of Behchokǫ̀ (Rae) is ‘out of control’, according to Fire NWT and is estimated at over 100,000 hectares. Although the community of Rae has been reached, Edzo remains untouched. Windy and dry conditions have only increased fire activity-making the smoke and fire visible from the…

Featured July 25, 2023

Highway 3 closed, Behchokǫ̀ residents flee to Yellowknife, Fort Providence, or Whatì

Highway 3 is now closed to the public, cutting the only road from Behchokǫ̀ to Yellowknife. The fire, which was sparked by lightning, is planned to cross Highway 3 between 275-279, according to the latest NWT Fire update. So far, the fire was recently measured to cover an area of…

Featured, News July 24, 2023

Update: missing Hay River woman has been found safe and sound

23-year-old Haily Egotak was reported missing on July 17th, has since been located, and is safe. That’s according to a Hay River RCMP press release made on Friday 21st just before 11 pm. “Haily EGOTAK was located and is safe. Thank you for your assistance in resolving this matter”, stated…

Featured, News, Police July 21, 2023

Hay River RCMP seek assistance locating woman reported missing

Haily Egotak was reported missing on July 17th

The Hay River RCMP are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Haily Egotak, who has been reported missing since July 17th. According to the RCMP’s press release, Egotak had expressed her wish to depart from the community and hitchhike to either Yellowknife or Edmonton. Egotak has not been…

Featured, News July 21, 2023

Meet Devon Felker and his passion for remote-control planes

Devon Felker is a 24-year-old Hay River resident, member and counsellor of West Point First Nation, a Remote-Control (RC) planes enthusiast, and a confirmed RC pilot, despite picking this hobby six months ago. “I used to have one [RC plane] when I was a kid and I always thought it’s…