The Town of Hay River declared a state of emergency at 1:32 a.m. Saturday morning, in anticipation of flooding. Half an hour later, the town issued an evacuation order for Vale Island/West Channel. Residents are asked to register at the community centre, by calling 833-699-0188, or using the online form….
Yellowknife RCMP have charged two people so far related to a recent shooting. Hilah Rose McCauley, 19, has been charged with attempted murder. Police initially asked for the public’s help in finding McCauley, who is originally from Norman Wells. Police say she has since been arrested and is in custody….
If any of these students get into politics, they’ll have at least one day of experience in office. The Legislative Assembly has announced participants in the upcoming Youth Parliament. The session brings together grade 9 and 10 students from each constituency for a week-long program, ending with a mock session…
Yellowknife RCMP say an 18-year-old man was shot “multiple times” last Sunday. The shooting happened at an apartment building on the 5100 block on 53rd Street about 11:15 p.m. The victim was taken to Stanton hospital and then sent to Edmonton for treatment. Police says the injuries at not life-threatening….
Numerous paraphernalia were seized in a Hay River residence this week. They included illegal substances, firearms and over $2000 in cash. The male in question was arrested in the home and has since been released. The resident has been charged with drug trafficking and firearm offences and is expected to…
Police in Hay River needs the public’s help in finding suspects in a recent theft, and a separate break and enter in the community. The first incident was during the evening of April 24. Police say one or more suspects stole fuel from the bus at Chief Sunrise School. The…
Arctic Canada Construction is facing seven charges related to worker safety after a recent incident in Fort Simpson. The company, also known as ARCAN, is one of three companies building new homes in Fort Simpson after last year’s flood. The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission says a worker was injured…
Inuvik RCMP needs help finding two suspects in recent break and enters at Arctic Digital. The first incident happened on March 24, the second on April 2. In the March incident, the suspects broke a window and stole “an undisclosed amount of cash,” according to police. They returned and got…
Nunavut families from the Kitikmeot region will no longer be sent to Edmonton to give birth. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) says birth services at Stanton hospital have returned to normal. In February, NTHSSA announced the unit was reopening to NWT families, after being closed (except…
A Gwich’in storyteller has won a contest by writing an ode to home, based on his admiration for his father, land, and community–the same collective he attributes to making him the man he is today. Wade Vaneltsi is a 30-year-old from Fort McPherson and this year he’s come first place…