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Tommy Kakfwi elected chief of Fort Good Hope

After a tight race, Tommy Kakfwi was elected chief of Fort Good Hope. The certified results state Kakfwi earned 85 votes, defeating incumbent Chief Daniel Masuzumi who received 83 votes. “It’s the Elders, the Elders that wanted change,” Kakfwi said after news that he had won. However, he credited the…




29-year-old man found deceased near Behchokǫ̀

A deceased 29-year-old man was found after a search and rescue operation near Behchokǫ̀. According to an RCMP press release, police received a call around 4:30 p.m. on July 17 that a man had entered the water under the bridge by Frank’s Channel. Police began searching the shoreline by vehicle…


Fort Good Hope heads to the polls for chief and council election

Residents of Fort Good Hope will be voting in a chief and council election on Monday. Incumbent Chief Daniel Masuzumi is running against Tommy Kakfwi. Masuzumi was voted in as chief in 2019. There are also 12 people running for nine available councillor positions. This includes: Angela Chinna Jonas Chinna…


JMRFN residents in Fort Simpson eager to return home

Residents of TthedzehK’edeli (Jean Marie River) First Nation will hopefully be able to return to the community by the end of July. However, they will likely have to wait until the fall before their homes are fully repaired.  The community is in the process of establishing temporary housing for up…


Young Dene suspended from talent agency

Triple A Talent agency has released Young Dene, commonly known as Eugene Boulanger from its online platform, following sexual misconduct allegations earlier this week. “We have ceased sourcing active bookings while this matter is being investigated,” says the agency in a statement. “We will not continue working with Young Dene…


Paddlers arrive in Tulita for Treaty 11 commemoration

The arrival of 44 paddlers from Délı̨nę was the highlight of Tulita’s Treaty 11 commemoration. The group was spread across four canoes. The majority were youth, some who had never paddled before. They’re first experience was an overnight trip down Bear River. On Thursday evening, hundreds of Tulita residents stood…


Inuvik Youth Centre gets $35,000 for program assistance

Community programs focused on reducing poverty in the NWT will be getting a little extra help this year. The Anti-Poverty Fund has awarded 52 grants to community, Indigenous and non-profit organizations to provide programs and services on poverty reduction. The Inuvik Youth Centre is among the recipients, receiving $35,000 to…