Should vaccines be mandatory for GNWT employees?
The territorial government says it is assessing the federal government’s plan on mandatory vaccines for public servants before it takes a position on the subject. …
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Colville Lake hit hard by COVID as cases keep rising
Around a third of the population of Colville Lake has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest numbers from the territorial government. A press…
Sahtú COVID-19 outbreak highlighting healthcare inequality: Dene National Chief
The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 in the Sahtú is bringing the disparities of healthcare between Yellowknife and communities to the forefront, says Dene National Chief…
North-Wright Airways suspends flights to Fort Good Hope, Colville Lake
While mail, cargo and medical travel flights will continue on-demand, North-Wright Airways has suspended all scheduled passenger flights for Fort Good Hope and Colville Lake….
Q&A: N’dilo chief candidates
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) is scheduled to host its election for chief and council on Aug. 23. Four candidates await the polls later…
109 COVID cases in the Sahtú, more hospitalizations reported
The territorial government is reporting that there have been more hospitalizations as a result of the COVID outbreak. However, no exact number was provided as…
A camp for youth by youth in Deh Gáh Got’ı̨ę
“Because we’re from the land...that’s where we’re from, we’re from the land. (We) got to learn where we’re from,“ says Kathleen Gargan.
This past weekend Northern LOCO hosted a youth camp at the campgrounds in Deh Gáh Got’ı̨ę (Fort Providence). It was first initiated by a youth…
COVID outbreak declared at Norman Wells long-term care facility
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Sahtú Dene Nechá Ko ̨́ long-term care facility in Norman Wells. Two positive cases have been reported…
‘Our world will never be the same’: Remembering Kristine McLeod
The passing of 38-year-old Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) Deputy Chief Kristine McLeod has shaken the territory. Many can’t seem to forget her playful energy, beautiful…
One person hospitalized as COVID cases double
One person has been hospitalized as the number of active COVID cases in the territory reaches 74. As of Tuesday evening there are 44 cases…