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Featured, News August 25, 2020

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 were elated, would be an understatement,” says Chief David Poitras, “our team is excited, happy and relieved.” This project will increase the residential capacity for…

Community, Featured, Health, News August 24, 2020

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 for the monetary award, ranging from $500 to $1,875. The Drop the Pop campaign is supported by the department of Health and Social Services to…

Community, Featured, News August 21, 2020

Territorial government goes back to the drawing board after rejected day shelter proposal

"The day shelter is temporary, the best thing we could do is to have housing for everybody," says Rebecca Alty, mayor for Yellowknife.


Since the proposal for a temporary lease of the lower level of the former side door centre for at-risk youth was rejected by the city of Yellowknife. The NWT Health and Social Services Leadership Council will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the plans for a new temporary day…

Featured, News August 21, 2020

What classes will look like in each school across the NWT

With the first day of school only 10 days, here is what the education leaders have planned.


Re-opening plans for all 49 schools in the territory have been formally approved by Government of the Northwest Territories. The department of Education, Culture and Employment, and the chief public health officer has released plans for the school year which features masks, physical distancing and scheduling changes. The majority of…

Featured, News, Politics August 19, 2020

Katrina Nokleby now minister without a portfolio

Nokleby was stripped of her portfolios on Thursday afternoon.


Premier Caroline Cochrane says she has lost her confidence in Katrina Nokleby’s “ability to fulfill her responsibilities” as minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, and Infrastructure. The premier removed Nokleby’s responsibilities on Thursday afternoon, saying she hadn’t seen any improvement in Nokleby’s performance since the spring. Asked for specifics on…