The community of Inuvik is getting another sizable investment towards its airport. Both territorial and federal governments are collectively investing $42 million dollars into a new air terminal at the Mike Zubko airport. This new structure is expected to improve airport capacity and operations facilities, and in addition withstand extreme…
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming available in health centres across the territory. The Government of the Northwest Territories announced the news in a press release on Tuesday afternoon. As a result of the complex vaccine storage and handling, both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines may not be available in all communities…
Hundreds gathered at Yellowknife River at the Wiilliideh site to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day – an annual event that happens every June 21. “It has been a long time since we gathered like this,” says Chief Ernest Betsina for Ndilǫ, Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN). This year’s festivities were particularly…
A deceased man was found in downtown Yellowknife early Friday morning. The man was discovered unresponsive around 2:50 a.m., said Marie York-Condon, spokesperson for NT RCMP, in an email. The RCMP would not provide a location of where the body was discovered, other than downtown. The man did not respond…
Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer, has announced that as of 5 p.m. Monday, NWT residents, non-essential workers and other exempted, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to self-isolate upon entry into the territory. Kandola also removed her long-standing recommendation of only travelling when necessary. These changes…
A 22-year-old man from Behchokǫ̀ died at the scene of a crash on Highway 3 early Sunday morning, according to RCMP. In a news release, police say they received a call about 5:30 a.m. on Sunday of a crash near marker 253. Officers arrived on scene with Behchokǫ̀ EMS, which…
Fort Smith RCMP is investigating two incidents police say “appear to be related.” About 12:15 a.m. on Monday, June 21, police say a suspect attempted to use bear spray on other people. “A short while later, one of the individuals involved in the bear spray incident, called to report that…
Members of the Red Cross are in Fort Simpson after Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Gerald Antoine requested the organizations support with rebuilding the community. “We are working together to share experiences and knowledge on such topics as emergency recovery, wellness, and future emergency planning considerations,” a press release reads….
Nationwide, Canadians celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day (Aboriginal Day) to honour the distinct culture, traditions and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples. Moreover, residents in the NWT get an opportunity to show their pride, in a time of COVID-19 where things like celebrations and rituals are limited. Many will choose to wear the…
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) in Fort Liard swore in its band council on June 17. The council was ordered to be sworn in by Garth Wallbridge, the one-person member of the elections appeal committee. The appeals for the chief election are ongoing, but a decision is expected sometime…