Aurora College’s Fort Smith campus is planning to offer face-to-face classes for the fall academic year. According to a press release, the college plans on having most of its programs offered at the campus to be in-person. A maximum of 20 students will be able to participate in the classroom setting…
Dehcho First Nations will be hosting a 30-day healing program called Nezųh Aoht’é Gha Edek’eh Eghálaęhnda (Journey to My Best Self). In a news release, DFN says the program is to “help participants overcome barriers related to mental health and addictions by being rooted in holistic and cultural ways of…
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified at Gahcho Kué Mine. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced the second case on Feb. 3 – declaring an outbreak. According to a press release, “both active cases are safely self-isolating at a secure location on-site and are doing well.”…
Health officials say they are unsure how long the territory will be receiving reduced shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. “What we do know right now is that we have a reduced third shipment. And we don’t have any further information on the fourth shipment and the fifth shipment,” said…
The territorial government has created three funding opportunities to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds make up its larger Labour Market Recovery Program. The wage subsidy component is for businesses looking to re-hire staff, prevent layoffs, and support employers getting back into business. The wage subsidy…
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the territory on Feb. 1. According to a press release, one case was identified at the Gahcho Kué winter road site and the other in Fort Liard. The worker at the winter…
According to her family, Marguerite Lafferty always knew she was going to make it to 100. This year, Lafferty had to do things a little differently in order to celebrate her birthday safely. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Lafferty family and other members of the community were unable to…
Kátł’odeeche First Nation (KFN) is holding a by-election for two councillor positions. KFN posted on Facebook the by-election is scheduled for Feb. 25 at the Chief Lamalice complex with advanced polling held on Feb. 18. Online voting will be available from Feb. 18 to 25, at www.onefeather.ca. Nomination packages for…
The RCMP officers at the heart of an investigation into the possible use of excessive force remain on active duty. On Jan. 27, CBC reported that Maskwacis RCMP is conducting the investigation stemming from an incident on Oct. 14, 2020. According to the CBC, officers arrested Tracella Romie that day…
The NWT is expecting a reduced shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses in the next week as a result of delays by the pharmaceutical giant. In February, Canada will be receiving between 20 to 25 per cent less of the Moderna vaccine than expected. The CBC reported Canada will be…