Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the territory on Feb. 1. According to a press release, one case was identified at the Gahcho Kué winter road site and the other in Fort Liard. The worker at the winter…
According to her family, Marguerite Lafferty always knew she was going to make it to 100. This year, Lafferty had to do things a little differently in order to celebrate her birthday safely. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Lafferty family and other members of the community were unable to…
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified at the winter road site, near Gahcho Kué mine. Health officials say this case is believed to be connected to the first case found on Jan. 27. According to a press release, all contacts at the site are isolating and transportation is being…
COVID-19 has delayed the election for the Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) in Fort Liard, again. This announcement comes days after the election process was scheduled to begin on Jan. 22. ADKFN says the delay is due to the current COVID-19 infections and related restrictions in the community. According…
The family of an 11-year-old girl with a rare blood disease has begun a social media campaign to raise awareness and provide updates on their daughter’s illness. She was happy and full of energy, says Mike Cooper, Katie’s father “until all this happened.” In early January, Katie June Cooper was…
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified in Fort Liard, bringing the total to six active cases. All cases are considered to be from the same cluster identified over the weekend. Health officials say they are optimistic that the rapid response will control the situation in the community. However they…
Health officials are still investigating the recent cases of COVID-19 in the territory. NWT officials gathered at the Legislative Assembly to discuss the recent outbreak of COVID-19 in Fort Liard, the mysterious case found in Yellowknife and the wastewater sample identified in Hay River, among other things. The briefing is…
Health officials say two additional “probable cases” of COVID-19 have been identified in Fort Liard. This update comes after the community was placed under a two-week lockdown on Saturday. The territory’s total case number stands at 28, with 24 recovered and zero hospitalizations, according to a statement released Monday. A…
Inspired by all the North has to offer, Denise Broomfield decided to incorporate Dene culture and values into her first children’s book. “I’m just so proud that I can take this book somewhere and say, this is your language,” she says. Our Northern Rivers is about culture, learning and respect,…
The community of K’atl’odeeche mourns the loss of another Elder. “He loved his language, his culture and traditions,” says Chief April Martel, for the K’atl’odeeche First Nation. Raymond Sonfrere passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer on Jan. 11. Humble, funny and kind are just some…