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Social media bragging results in major drug, handgun bust for Hay River RCMP

Picture of firearm, mention of trafficking at Woodland Drive apartment block, leads to third drug arrest this year for Ontario man

The third time wasn’t a charm for an alleged Toronto drug dealer who was busted again in Hay River after RCMP found an illegal handgun, ammunition...

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Man, cocaine found in Inuvik hotel closet; cash, cut-down rifle in the room

An Edmonton man faces a long list of serious drug and weapons charges after arrest Monday, say RCMP

An Edmonton man was found hiding in a closet in an Inuvik hotel with 23 grams of suspected cocaine, say RCMP. Outside of the closet, police...

Featured1 year ago

Public tip leads to arrest of second Fort McPherson hostage-taking suspect

During week-long manhunt, Premier RJ Simpson said RCMP and courts need tips, witnesses to interrupt drug trade

A second suspect in a violent home invasion and hostage taking in Teetł’it Zheh (Fort McPherson), has been arrested after a week-long hunt by RCMP with...

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Drug-fuelled violence in Fort McPherson has MLA pleading for help

Also in the NWT Assembly on Monday, rough roads in Mackenzie Delta, and catcalls for a snippy Finance Minister

Pointing to an alleged drug-related knife-point hostage taking in Teetł’it Zheh (Fort McPherson), Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo continued his plea from last week for help...

Community1 year ago

Fort Simpson housing workers took to the legislative as strike enters third week

Strikers demand fair wages and better benefits

Outside the Legislative Assembly, a dozen protesters gathered to rally for the needs of housing workers in Fort Simpson while NWT MLAs met inside for the...

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Ferocious fight in Norman Wells sees bear-spray, stabbing, crossbow shooting

Both participants flown to hospital; one had active warrant for a smilar incident and now faces a list of charges

A young man wanted for a violent home invasion two weeks ago was arrested after another similar crime saw a crossbow and bear-spray used, plus another...

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Diavik fined $125K after a worker suffered ‘a severe hand injury’

The company is also expected to pay $18,750 to the injured worker

Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. will have to pay $125,000 after pleading guilty to unsafe work practices connected to a serious injury of a worker back in...

Featured2 years ago

Zakk Lafferty’s second-degree murder trial to be held in Yellowknife

Behchokǫ̀ man wanted to be tried by a jury in his home community, but Crown concerned over mistrial if impartial panel couldn't be found

A Behchokǫ̀ man charged with murder wanted to be tried by a jury of his peers in his home community. However, while it now has a...

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Senior Beaufort Delta educator charged with sexual crimes against children

Education Council assistant supt. Richard Steven McKinnon’s alleged offences occurred in Inuvik and Ulukhaktok between 2018 and 2020

A senior employee of the Beaufort Delta Education Council has been charged with multiple sexual offences alleged to have occurred in Inuvik and Ulukhaktok between 2018...

Featured2 years ago

Canadian equipment company fined $200K after fatal workplace injury

A worker died from being pinned by a haul truck at the Gahcho Kue Mine on September 1, 2022

SMS Equipment Ltd. will have to pay $200,000 to the Worker’s Protection Fund after pleading guilty to failing to ensure the health and safety of a...

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Social media bragging results in major drug, handgun bust for Hay River RCMP

Picture of firearm, mention of trafficking at Woodland Drive apartment block, leads to third drug arrest this year for Ontario man

Man, cocaine found in Inuvik hotel closet; cash, cut-down rifle in the room

An Edmonton man faces a long list of serious drug and weapons charges after arrest Monday, say RCMP

Public tip leads to arrest of second Fort McPherson hostage-taking suspect

During week-long manhunt, Premier RJ Simpson said RCMP and courts need tips, witnesses to interrupt drug trade

Drug-fuelled violence in Fort McPherson has MLA pleading for help

Also in the NWT Assembly on Monday, rough roads in Mackenzie Delta, and catcalls for a snippy Finance Minister

Fort Simpson housing workers took to the legislative as strike enters third week

Strikers demand fair wages and better benefits

Ferocious fight in Norman Wells sees bear-spray, stabbing, crossbow shooting

Both participants flown to hospital; one had active warrant for a smilar incident and now faces a list of charges

Diavik fined $125K after a worker suffered ‘a severe hand injury’

The company is also expected to pay $18,750 to the injured worker

Zakk Lafferty’s second-degree murder trial to be held in Yellowknife

Behchokǫ̀ man wanted to be tried by a jury in his home community, but Crown concerned over mistrial if impartial panel couldn't be found

Senior Beaufort Delta educator charged with sexual crimes against children

Education Council assistant supt. Richard Steven McKinnon’s alleged offences occurred in Inuvik and Ulukhaktok between 2018 and 2020

Canadian equipment company fined $200K after fatal workplace injury

A worker died from being pinned by a haul truck at the Gahcho Kue Mine on September 1, 2022