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Residents of Wrigley were stranded in Fort Simpson when the highway closed over the weekend as a result of wildfires. Mayor Sean Whelly said approximately 10 residents of Wrigley were stranded in Fort Simpson overnight as a result of the closure. Due to a shortage of vacancy, the community lent…

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is showcasing a Tłı̨chǫ exhibit honouring Chief Mǫwhì signing Treaty 11 in Behchokǫ̀ 100 years ago. The official opening will take place on July 16 at 1 p.m. where a fire feeding ceremony, remarks, tea and bannock will be provided. The exhibit…

Artists in Yellowknife may have a new summer hot spot. Matthew Grogono is the President of Yellowknife Artists Co-operative (YAC) and he’s excited to turn the Wildcat Café heritage building into a think tank for local artists. This new hub will be a temporary meeting place for artists to collaborate…

The next few days in the NWT are getting hotter and hotter. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the communities of Fort Liard, Fort Simpson and Wrigley – this includes Nahanni Butte and Jean Marie River. Over the next few days, temperatures are expected to reach a high…

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…