Today is voting day for the Tłı̨chǫ community government elections. Here is the full list of candidates for chief and council in Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì and Wekweètì. CKLB spoke with the chief candidates for Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì and Wekweètì about their policies. CKLB will publish the results once released.
Warning: This story contains details of an animal attack. On Wednesday, Jordan Tobac got a frantic call saying his seven-year-old daughter had been attacked by a dog. He says he dropped everything and rushed to the field in the middle of Fort Good Hope. He and his partner found their…
The boil water advisory issued in Behchokǫ̀ was lifted Friday afternoon. The advisory was issued on Wednesday as a result of turbidity or muddy water caused by a mechanical issue at the water plant. But the levels of turbidity have dropped to acceptable levels and the mechanical issue has been…
A by-election has been called for the Monfwi riding. The seat in the Legislative Assembly became vacant when Jackson Lafferty resigned from the position on June 4. He held the seat for 16 years. Margaret Thom, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, issued a Writ of Election Order, a press release…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Wekweètì Adeline Football Q: So tell me, why are you running…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Gamètì Doreen Arrowmaker Q: Tell me, why are you running for…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Behchokǫ̀ Chief Chief Clifford Daniels Q: Why are you running for…
CKLB reached out to each candidate for chief in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities. The same three questions were asked to each candidate and here is what they had to say. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Whatì Alfonz Nitsiza Q: Tell me Chief Nitsiza, why are you…
Hay River RCMP reported a single-vehicle collision into a utility pole on June 5. The suspect has now been identified as a 15-year-old male youth and has since been charged with the following: Two charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle Careless storage of ammunition Mischief over $5,000 Operating a…
What was once known as the SideDoor is now Home Base Yellowknife to pair with its new mission statement, “No youth left out.”. The Hope’s Haven building will now be called Home Base and the Resource Centre at the Mine Rescue building will be renamed the Youth Centre. These changes…