The community of Behchokǫ̀ has experienced another tragedy as a man in his 30’s passed away Friday afternoon. Very few details on the situation are available. CKLB’s Marie Rose Blackduck is in the community and said an ambulance rushed to a man whose heart stopped. Medical staff were unable to…
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. In an email, a cabinet communications spokesperson wrote that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will be conducting “jurisdictional scans” to determine what other…
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 release says 55 people have tested positive in the community that has a population of 151. Colville Lake has the lowest vaccination rate in the…
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 Norman Yakeleya. “We’re starting to see the distinction of the two standards of the healthcare system in the North,” Yakeleya told reporters Thursday morning. One…
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. “The situation will continuously be assessed for a possible resuming of flights on August 30,” reads a notice posted to social media. Additionally, it says…
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 this month. CKLB spoke with the candidates to discuss their platform and vision for the future. The transcription has been edited for clarity. Shirley Tsetta …
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 press release reads there are currently less than five hospitalizations. Some of the cases have been confirmed as the Delta variant, which first originated…
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 worker, Jeffery Simba, 15, who identified the need for the youth to get away from the community’s ongoing effects of intergenerational trauma. “It was good,…
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 at the facility, an outbreak is declared after one person who lives or works there tests positive. A series of restrictions have been implemented in…
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 smile and big heart, all signs of a great Gwich’in leader. “Our world will never be the same without her,” says Kim Campbell, one of…