OCPHO issues Thanksgiving advice
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is advising people to safely celebrate thanksgiving. In a press release the OCPHO says anyone feeling…
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Ekati Diamond Mine sale falls through
Dominion's stake in Diavik was left out of the deal.
The deal to sell the Ekati Diamond Mine has fallen through after being refused by bond issuers on Friday. A press release says the approximate…
Mandatory masks coming to NWT airports
The rule will go into effect on Oct. 13.
Masks are becoming mandatory at airports across the Northwest Territories starting Oct. 13. “As passenger traffic continues to increase, this requirement will help keep travellers and…
Public hearing on Official Languages in Legislative Assembly postponed
The event is now scheduled for Nov. 17.
A public hearing on the use of official languages in the Legislative Assembly is being delayed in an effort to attract more public engagement. The…
ADKFN says its still too early to engage members on A2A Railway project
The first nation has had three meetings with the proponent over the past 18 months.
Acho Dene Koe First Nation says it’s too early to start engaging members on the proposed Alberta to Alaska railway. The first nation recently sent…
Darryl Marlowe re-elected as LKDFN chief
Darryl Marlowe received 179 votes to Stephanie Poole’s 58 to be re-elected as chief of the Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation. Eligible voters could cast…
Fort Resolution teen places 4th in Miss Canada Globe
“To be an Indigenous woman and to be a part of it,” says Chaslyn McKay, Miss Canada contestant, “was already like winning.” Chaslyn McKay, an…
YKDFN issues eviction notices to houseboaters
Eviction notices were issued on Friday to houseboaters residing in Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) traditional territory. Jason Snaggs, CEO of the YKDFN, says the…
How comfortable are you with future tourists? NWT Tourism wants to know
Researchers say they want survey participants to be "representative" of the NWT population.
NWT Tourism wants to kickstart the tourism industry and rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic… if the time is right. The organization has hired research firm…
‘We always put ourselves last’: NFTI internship focuses on wellness
The 12-week program will dedicate two hours of everyday for participants to improve life skills.
A new paid program will offer Tłı̨chǫ residents the opportunity to improve life skills while learning how to farm. This 12 week paid internship is…