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Community, Featured, Life Style, News August 7, 2020

Listen: 12 Dene recreate a journey their ancestors last undertook more than a hundred years ago

The adventure was made into a documentary film called Nahanni: River of Forgiveness, which will premiere Canada-wide on August 9.

In 2018, 12 Dene men and women set out to recreate a journey their ancestors went through more than a hundred years ago. The group…

Featured, Justice, Law courts, News, Police August 7, 2020

Sentencing hearing for Ice Road Truckers star delayed, again

Arthur Burke has plead guilty to arson by negligence for causing an accidental explosion at a Yellowknife apartment.

A reality TV star from the show Ice Road Truckers had his sentencing hearing rescheduled for the third time on Friday. In February, Arthur Burke pleaded…

Community, Featured, News August 6, 2020

NWT Centennial Hay River Library opens Monday following COVID-19 closure

Spots will be available, by appointment only.

The NWT Centennial Library will officially be re-opening this upcoming Monday. “In a limited way, we’re here for you,” says Christine Gyapay, Head Librarian for…

Featured, Health, News August 6, 2020

Four NWT residents charged with breaking self-isolation protocol

The total number of people charged is now up to 12.

Four Northwest Territories residents have received tickets for breaking COVID-19 self-isolation rules. The fines of $1,725 were issued by the Government of the Northwest Territories…

Featured, Industry, News August 6, 2020

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation offers beneficiaries additional on-the-land funding

Applications are due August 14 at 5:00 p.m.

The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is now offering additional funding to individuals and families in the settlement region for a one-time continuation of the On…

Featured, Health, News August 5, 2020

GNWT extends public health emergency for tenth time

Diane Thom, the minister of Health and Social Services, has once again extended the public health emergency. The territorial government says the risk remains high…

Environment, Featured, News August 5, 2020

GNWT ‘considering all options’ if Alberta continues to not meet monitoring obligations

The Canadian Press acquired a report that indicates monitoring of the Athabasca was suspended due to COVID.

Smith’s Landing First Nation Chief Gerry Cheezie says he is “shocked” by reports the Government of Canada and Alberta have suspended certain oilsands monitoring projects….

Featured, Industry, News August 4, 2020

New fund to create and improve child care centres in the territory

"Priority will go to communities with limited or non-existent early learning and child care programming," says the GNWT

A new territorial program is coming to the NWT to help non-profit organizations and Indigenous governments with infrastructure repairs and retrofits for early-learning child care…

Environment, Featured, News August 4, 2020

Severe rainstorm hits Hay River

"We're hoping to get it cleaned up and put a plan together to open before the summer's out," says GNWT contractor.

Louise Falls Campground is temporarily closed after the wider South Slave region experienced a severe rainstorm Monday morning. The Twin Falls Territorial Park – Lake…

Featured, News August 4, 2020

No known cause yet for fire at Imperial Oil site in Norman Wells

Air quality does not appear to be affected, the company says.

There is still no known cause for a fire that broke out at the Imperial Oil facility in Norman Wells on Friday evening. Imperial responded…