Yellowknife RCMP announced two missing men have been located and are both safe. An RCMP press release says a 38-year-old man and 34-year-old man were both located on Friday. Police issued a thank you to the public for its assistance as well as Yellowknife Ground Search and Rescue.
Everything in the North is tied to reconciliation. Former MLA, Michael Miltenberger and lawyer Merrell-Ann Phare speak intimately on the subject of reconciliation in their new podcast, the Porcupine. The pair says they’re trying to bridge the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices. “But we’re scared, and a bit nervous…
The RCMP is once again asking for the public’s help to find a suspect in an alleged murder that happened on Halloween. Ahmed ‘Scotty’ Mohamed, 21, is wanted for murder and assault causing bodily harm. It took RCMP nearly a week to share any additional information on the incident, still…
As Nunavut experiences a serious COVID-19 outbreak, the Northwest Territories is implementing tougher restrictions. This includes the chief public health officer enforcing all members of households to self-isolate if one member has just returned to the territory. A press release says this includes no going to school, work, visits, or…
Two people and three dogs were rescued near Inuvik after their vehicle went through ice. In an RCMP press release, police say they received a report around 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 16, that two people were stranded after their vehicle fell through the ice on a waterway, about 35 kms…
Some Sahtú beneficiaries are calling for an RCMP investigation into the Sahtú Secretariat Inc. (SSI) and other organizations in the region. “At this time we are requesting the assistance of the RCMP Forensic Investigation Unit to begin investigations immediately,” reads a letter sent to police by Raymond Yakeleya, Walter Blondin…
Another option for faster internet will be available to Inuvik residents in early 2021. New North Networks, a locally-owned telecommunications company in Inuvik, announced in a press release it will be offering faster download speeds for customers by deploying a new technology. New North Networks has partnered with several other…
One person at Diavik Diamond Mine has been injured. The accident happened yesterday afternoon while they were operating an excavator. The employee has been transported to an Edmonton hospital after being assessed by on-site medical staff. The individual was considered in stable condition at the time. Matthew Klar, spokesperson for…
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Behchokǫ̀ restaurant last week. According to an RCMP press release, on Nov. 13, a masked man entered Trappers Hideaway Restaurant allegedly carrying a gun. The suspect demanded money from an employee but fled before the employee could respond. The suspect was…
What is the most effective way to conserve caribou? According to a recent report from the Ɂehdzo Got’ı̨nę Gots’ę́ Nákedı (Sahtú Renewable Resources Board), the answer is to let communities take the lead. The board decided to do away with Total Allowable Harvest (TAH) restrictions in favour of community conservation…