GNWT to remove border checkpoint near Fort Smith
The territorial government announced it will be removing the highway 5 checkpoint at the NWT-Alberta border near Fort Smith. A press release says the checkpoint…
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Addiction recovery funding available for Indigenous governments
The territorial government is accepting applications for addictions recovery and aftercare funds. The $780,000 annual fund will allow Indigenous governments to hire community-based counsellors, the…
Staff shortage expected at Fort Smith Health Centre
Residents of Fort Smith can expect longer wait times as the community experiences another shortage of healthcare workers. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services…
3,000 COVID spit tests coming to the NWT
The territory will be receiving an alternative method for COVID testing. Now young children and adults who can’t have the standard nasal swab test may…
Tommy Kakfwi elected chief of Fort Good Hope
After a tight race, Tommy Kakfwi was elected chief of Fort Good Hope. The certified results state Kakfwi earned 85 votes, defeating incumbent Chief Daniel…
‘Sit up straight and don’t give up’: A mother’s message inspires new Dene art shop
It all started with a promise. “I told her one of these days, I’m going to follow my dream and I’m going to own a…
Search for unmarked graves to happen at former Fort Providence residential school
Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation Chief Joachim Bonnetrouge says his community is planning to search for unmarked graves near the site of a former residential…
29-year-old man found deceased near Behchokǫ̀
A deceased 29-year-old man was found after a search and rescue operation near Behchokǫ̀. According to an RCMP press release, police received a call around…
Fort Good Hope heads to the polls for chief and council election
Residents of Fort Good Hope will be voting in a chief and council election on Monday. Incumbent Chief Daniel Masuzumi is running against Tommy Kakfwi….
JMRFN residents in Fort Simpson eager to return home
Residents of TthedzehK’edeli (Jean Marie River) First Nation will hopefully be able to return to the community by the end of July. However, they will…