Dehcho First Nations will be hosting a 30-day healing program called Nezųh Aoht’é Gha Edek’eh Eghálaęhnda (Journey to My Best Self). In a news release, DFN says the program is to “help participants overcome barriers related to mental health and addictions by being rooted in holistic and cultural ways of…
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified at Gahcho Kué Mine. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced the second case on Feb. 3 – declaring an outbreak. According to a press release, “both active cases are safely self-isolating at a secure location on-site and are doing well.”…
Health officials say they are unsure how long the territory will be receiving reduced shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. “What we do know right now is that we have a reduced third shipment. And we don’t have any further information on the fourth shipment and the fifth shipment,” said…
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…
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 office of the chief public health officer has confirmed one case of COVID-19 at a winter road work camp near Gahcho Kué mine. This is the fifth case of virus related to the mine. The individual is an employee of on the contracted companies hired by the mine to…
The RCMP says the danger of using illegal drugs has increased after two toxic substances were found in a local supply. RCMP seized what officers believed to be crack cocaine, powder cocaine and tablets on Nov. 27, and sent samples to the Health Canada Drug Analysis Service. On Jan. 20,…
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…