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Featured, News, Politics April 27, 2021

Hope re-elected to chief following election delay

Chief Eugene Hope wants to create a new election code, "that everyone supports and eliminates existing legal challenges."


Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) wrapped up its election Monday evening, well almost. Eugene Hope was re-elected as chief with 148 votes. James Duntra trailed closely behind with 145 votes and Steven Steeves received 24. The six new councillors are: Brenda Berreault with 220 votes Donny Bertrand with 264…

Featured, Health, News April 25, 2021

1 more case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife; 8 total active in NWT

The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) reported one new case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife on Sunday. According to the OCPHO, the individual is a contact of a previously reported case, meaning there is still no evidence of untraced community spread. There are eight total active COVID-19 cases…

Featured, Health, News April 25, 2021

3 additional COVID-19 cases in Yellowknife

Three more people in Yellowknife have confirmed cases of COVID-19. The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) says all three are residents; they are self-isolating and doing well. All three cases are related to travel. Two are in the same household and travelled within Canada, the third travelled…

Featured, News April 23, 2021

Privacy commissioner investigating COVID Secretariat data breach

The email addresses — and in some cases names — of residents who were self-isolating were mistakenly revealed.


The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) is investigating a data breach by the COVID-19 Secretariat where the identities of residents self-isolating were disclosed. The email addresses — and in some cases names — were revealed in an email sent out to travellers who were self-isolating. CKLB has obtained a copy…

Featured, Health, News April 23, 2021

Steve Norn identifies himself and family member as the two YK COVID cases

Exposure notices issued for École St. Patrick High School, the Racquet Club and Taste of Saigon.


Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn confirmed he and a family member have tested positive for COVID-19 — explaining the origin of the two cases identified in Yellowknife this week. “I have chosen to identify myself as the positive COVID test result this week. The second confirmed test announced today is…

Fort Liard

Featured, News April 22, 2021

ADKFN not joining federal appeal on election ruling

Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) will not be joining the federal government in appealing a ruling that the First Nation did not have authority to postpone its latest band election. The ruling could set a precedent for future disputes, which is likely why the federal government has chosen to appeal….