CKLB joins Ulukhaktok community station
The community of Ulukhaktok has another addition to its community radio station. CKLB will now be the second radio station broadcast in the community. The…
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No charges for ENR officer who accidentally shot Fort Simpson man: RCMP
Dennis Nelner hopes there will be changes in officer training after having a bulled lodged in his thigh. ENR reassures the public, officers are sufficiently trained with firearms.
A Fort Simpson man who was accidentally shot by an Environment and Natural Resources officer worries the incident will happen again. This comes after an…
Green added to executive council after heated meeting
'I have been stifled by the system': Steve Norn made the case for his riding to be considered part of Yellowknife.
After a short but contentious committee meeting, Julie Green will be appointed a cabinet position. Green, MLA for Yellowknife Centre, was the only person to…
MLAs say Nokleby’s innapropriate behaviour central to her losing cabinet seat
Nokleby says 'gossip, hearsay, rumours and bruised feelings' led to her dismissal.
With her mask dangling from one ear, Katrina Nokleby fled the floor of the Legislative Assembly. For two hours, Nokleby listened as her fellow MLAs…
GNWT rolls out new designs for drivers licenses and ID cards
The cards will now have updated security features.
NWT residents can expect a newly designed driver’s license and identification card issued by Sept. 1. Now with updated security features like facial recognition and…
New documentary highlights living on-the-land in pandemic
Melaw Nakehk’o is an already well-known, multi-talented figure across the NWT.
Melaw Nakehk’o has added the title of filmmaker to her already impressive resume as an artist, actor and moosehide tanner. Nakehk’o, who is Dehcho Dene…
SRFN Chief ‘elated’ by federal infrastructure announcement
Chief David Poitras says the news is an example of reconciliation between the government and his community.
The chief of Salt River First Nation says a long-awaited infrastructure funding announcement reflects an “act of reconciliation” by the federal government. “To say we…
Drop the Pop campaign awards schools $18k
Over a dozen schools have been chosen as the winners of the Drop the Pop campaign. Out of 45 participating schools, 16 have been chosen…
‘Nay’: Katrina Nokleby delays debate on cabinet seat
The debate will now likely only take place on Wednesday.
Katrina Nokleby was the sole vote against a motion to debate her position as part of the executive council. Premier Caroline Cochrane introduced a motion…
United Way NWT to contribute $50k for COVID relief
Funds will be distributed to northern non-profits across the territory.
The United Way NWT receives an additional $50,000 in funding from the federal government for COVID relief programs. This was part of the Emergency Community…