Meet Nova, a young German Shepherd from Behchokǫ̀ whose been learning commands in her official language. Nova hasn’t even reached her first birthday and in just under a month she’s learned several commands such as “sit down”, “paw”, “come” and “go”. She even knows which treat she’s about to get…
Mary Rose Sundberg announces her candidacy for the seat of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh. Sundberg now joins former MLA Steve Norn, Nadine Delorme-Simone, Ernest Betsina and Richard Edjericon in the running. CKLB spoke with Sundberg on her vision if elected to the role. Why are you running for the position of Tu…
Kátł’odeeche First Nation has declared a state of emergency after learning of positive cases of COVID-19 in the community. Under the state of emergency, leaders say visiting the community is prohibited. They are also asking residents to not visit Elders, and other high-risk individuals. Residents that need food delivery can…
While the health care system has a big role to play, it’s up to NWT residents to stop the spread of COVID-19. That was the message from health officials during a news conference Wednesday afternoon. “There’s something that we need to be pretty clear on. That is that the healthcare…
Pehdzeh Ki First Nation in Wrigley has declared a community lockdown due to COVID-19. Sharon Pellissey, the First Nation’s CEO and lands director, sent a advisory saying the lockdown started immediately and will be in place “until further notice.” The advisory says there will be road blocks north of the…
Richard Edjericon announced his candidacy for the seat of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh on Monday. Edjericon now joins former MLA Steve Norn, Nadine Delorme- Simon and Ernest Betsina in the running. According to a press release, he offers “experience and knowledge in business, public tribunals, environmental board chairmanship, political leadership, resource development,…
The office of the chief public health officer says Délı̨nę is the latest to have community spread of COVID-19’s omicron variant. Public health officials sent an advisory yesterday evening saying there are now 30 confirmed cases in the community. It added that community members should work from home if possible,…
Former Ndilǫ Chief Ernest Betsina announced his candidacy for the Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh by-election on Saturday. Betsina joins three candidates in the running, including former MLA Steve Norn, Nadine Delorme- Simon and Richard Edjericon The deadline for candidates to apply for the position is Jan. 14. CKLB spoke with Betsina on…
Elections NWT has decided to hold the upcoming by-election in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh entirely by mail-in ballot to try and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant. In announcing his intention to run again for the seat, Steve Norn said he had concerns around having the election by mail and…
After losing his seat in the Legislative Assembly last November, Steve Norn says getting re-elected was the last thing on his mind. Since then, the former-hoping-to-return MLA says he’s gotten support from people within the Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh constituency to run. He spoke with CKLB about the decision to put his…