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Community, Featured, News April 2, 2025

Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Government becomes official after 22 years of negotiation

86 per cent of ballots ratified self-government agreement on March 31


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,…

Featured, News, Police, Politics April 2, 2025

Dene Nation to take ‘immediate and unified action’ as drug crimes continue at crisis levels

Following several recent shootings and homicides, the Dene Nation calls for policy and legislative changes to bolster community safety


The Dene Nation is taking “urgent action” to confront the rising tide of drug-related crimes that threaten communities in the Northwest Territories. This month, the Dene Nation will host a Leadership Discussion on Justice and the State of Emergency in Denendeh, stated a release on Wednesday. Dene leaders will gather…

Featured, News, Police April 1, 2025

Further investigation led to two more charged in Fort Resolution

Police seized a large quantity of drug and two firearms from the incident


RCMP say two more people have been charged in connection with an alleged shooting and drug trafficking case in Fort Resolution on March 25. In an update Tuesday, police said further investigation led to charges against 28-year-old Taylor McKay and 42-year-old Kimberly Giroux, both from Fort Resolution. Both are charged…

Featured, Industry, Mining, News April 1, 2025

Historic yellow stone rocks NWT’s Diavik Diamond Mine

‘This two-billion-year old natural Canadian diamond is a miracle of nature,’ says mine official


One of the largest gem-quality yellow diamonds ever discovered in Canada, has been unearthed from Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine. The 158.20-carat rough diamond is one of only five yellow diamonds weighing more than 100 carats ever unearthed at Diavik in its 22-year history, stated a release. Diavik’s production primarily…

Featured, News, Politics March 31, 2025

Cabinet shuffle sees Premier Simpson hand off some of his responsibilities

Environment and Climate Change Minister Jay Macdonald adds Justice file; Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek adds newly created portfolio of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains


“Now that we’re more than a year into this government’s mandate, it’s a good time to take stock and make adjustments to ensure we’re set up to deliver. Northerners expect a government that gets things done, and that’s what we’re focused on.” — Premier R.J. Simpson NWT Premier R.J. Simpson…

Featured, News, Police March 28, 2025

Pair on bail for drug charges outside of NWT busted in Fort Resolution after shots fired

Men from Ontario, Alberta face charges, along with an NWT woman, after cocaine and weapons seized on Tuesday in South Slave community


Two men on bail for alleged drug offences in Alberta and Ontario face more charges after Fort Resolution RCMP seized a quantity of cocaine and firearms while responding to a report of shots fired. On March 25th at approximately 5:36 p.m. police received a report that several shots had been…