Temporary absences being considered for non-violent inmates amid coronavirus concerns
Earlier this week, more than a dozen NWT lawyers called on corrections facilities to release inmates temporarily to protect them from an outbreak while in…
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Alberta residents near NWT border can enter for essential services
The Government of the Northwest Territories has clarified travel restrictions for Albertans near the border. Smith’s Landing First Nation and Fort Fitzgerald residents are only…
Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp closes, staff available by phone
The Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation has closed its urban healing camp in Yellowknife to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The camp directors decided to do…
NWT Health and Social Services now offering virtual COVID-19 care
The territorial government’s Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) is now offering virtual care to make sure that health care provides can continue to…
Workers Safety Commission issues work place directives in light of COVID-19
The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) has now developed a risk assessment tool to guide employers in determining if a worker can safely be…
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing opens in Yellowknife
A drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now operating in downtown Yellowknife. “We have a drive-through screening clinic located on 47th street in the parking lot behind…
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation pleads with residents to not interfere with reindeer hearding
The Inuvik-based Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is telling residents of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) that a team of reindeer herders will be out on…
NWT defence lawyers call for temporary release of prisoners during COVID-19 outbreak
Criminal defence lawyers in the Northwest Territories have collectively written a letter to the wardens at the three main correctional centres in the Northwest Territories…
NWT Liquor Store reducing hours to ensure staff availability throughout the COVID-19 response
Starting on Monday all NWT Liquor Stores will have reduced hours to help ensure staff availability throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. All stores will remain open…
Smith’s Landing First Nation offers money to members for food and utilities during coronavirus pandemic
Smith Landing First Nation is offering financial support to its members during the coronavirus pandemic. The help is for food and utilities. The first nation…