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…
One case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Yellowknife Thursday afternoon. In a press release the chief public health officer (CPHO) says the person is a non-resident who was in the city for work. The CPHO says 10 contacts have been identified and all are self isolating. There is no risk…
A total of four wildfires have been reported in the Dehcho region – three of which occurred within less than 24 hours of each other. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR), the communities of Wrigley, Fort Liard and Fort Simpson are under a high-priority watch. The…
The opening of the Mackenzie Ferry on the Dempster Highway this week means new regulations around travellers coming from the Yukon kicked in. The NWT government says the new regulations will remain despite an increase in cases in Yukon over the past week. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were nine…
A boil water advisory was issued for Sachs Harbour due to high levels of mud. In a press release issued on Wednesday evening, the Chief Environmental Health Officer advised all residents to boil water for at least one minute. “All water used for drinking, preparing food, hot and cold beverages…
Self-isolation requirements for fully vaccinated residents are anticipated to end in the “early summer.” But not until certain vaccination thresholds are hit and the daily COVID cases across the country drop. In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer, laid out the pathway back…
A boil water advisory has been issued in Behchokǫ̀. Residents whose homes are connected to the water system and those who receive trucked water are asked to boil their water for about one minute. All water used for drinking, preparing food, hot and cold beverage machines, ice machines, including dental…
The federal government and residential school day scholars have reached a settlement agreement. Day scholars are former students who attended residential schools but returned home after the school day. The settlement is also separate from one reached with Indian Day School survivors. Day scholars were eligible for compensation under the…