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Management boards, NWT brewery team up for new beer promoting caribou conservation

The CMA is "aware and respectful" of alcohol issues in the NWT but there was broad consensus on the project, says Chair Jody Pellissey.


The Conference of Management Authorities (CMA) wanted some new ideas to try and promote conservation in the Northwest Territories. It settled on a new beer in partnership with NWT Brewing Co. called Five Antlers Ale to highlight caribou conservation. The CMA is made up of wildlife co-management boards, including Indigenous…




New federal investment to build 30 public units in NWT

A $25 million investment is coming to the GNWT from the federal government to support housing priorities, including 30 new public housing units across the territory. The federal government also announced a new working group between federal, territorial and Indigenous governments to address a  “broad range” of housing issues. What…


Former Hay River swim coach facing sexual assault charges

A former swim coach and school trustee from Hay River is in court facing more charges of sexual assault. Michael St. John is accused of sexually assaulting a youth in or around 2010. None of the allegations have been proven in court. The victim, who is still a minor, testified…



Treaty 11 celebrations kick off in LKFN

Commemorations are underway in Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation to mark 100 years since the signing of Treaty 11.  A schedule of the events says the activities kicked off Monday morning with an opening ceremony. The afternoon had an Elders discussion, the serving of traditional foods and sewing.  The day finished…


Nominations open for Tulita land corporation election

The nomination period for the Tulita land corporation election has opened. The election is to fill the position of president and three vacancies on the board. Nomination forms are available from the returning officer, deputy returning officer or on the Tulita land corporation’s website. The returning officer is Judith Wright-Bird,…


Canada Goose sheds fur for sustainability

Canada’s popular parkas may start to look and feel a little different next year. Ever since Canada Goose announced its commitment to sustainability, all animal fur and exotic skins are to be expelled from the organization by the end of this year. This means Canada Goose’s popular parkas will no…


Candidates announced for Monfwi by-election

Four candidates are running to be the MLA of Monfwi for the Legislative Assembly. The candidates announced in a press release by Elections NWT are:  Jane Armstrong John J. Gon Kelvin Kotchilea James Wah-Shee Polling day for the by-election will be July 27. Early voting in Behchokǫ̀ begins on July 5…