The Giant Mine Oversight Board (GMOB) has released its 2019 annual report. According to a news release, “The report is required pursuant to the Giant Mine Remediation Project Environmental Agreement, to summarize the activities of the Board over the past year and present its observations and recommendations regarding the Giant…
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation website is still offline after a ransomware attack in late April. There is no timeline for when the site will be running again, says Doug Prendergast, communications manager, in an email. “Access to services will not be restored until we have a high level of…
An 18-year-old prisoner is in custody after escaping police for over two hours late Wednesday night. Maiya Klengenberg, from Yellowknife, is facing charges of escape lawful custody, a news release said. The incident began when Klengenberg was taken from the Yellowknife detachment to the Stanton Territorial Hospital for medical treatment….
Over the May long weekend, health officials started using rapid-result COVID-19 test kits called GeneXpert Express. The units deliver test results in less than an hour. However, Dr. Sarah Cook, the territorial medical director, says the vast majority of tests will still be going to Alberta — with a four-day…
The Sahtu Youth Network (SYN) is holding a photo and video contest on social media called “show us your skills”. “The photos and videos will be a way to encourage folks to share their knowledge with others and is a way to connect folks around the Sahtú,” said Sahtu Renewable…
The Department of Infrastructure has posted an update to its website outlining changes to the ferry operations in the NWT. All ferries will now have a passenger limit (see below), and passengers will need to remain in their vehicles. Ferry services will also operate “on-demand” during the hours shown below….
A conservation group launched a web-based project to study migratory caribou across northern Canada. The website, started by the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC) aims to showcase “the full picture of the challenges facing northern caribou and the people who rely on them,” a news release said. The project pulls…
The threat of flooding has passed in Hay River, but the area is still under a boil water advisory. Glenn Smith, assistant senior administrative officer of Hay River, said the water levels are still a little high, but that the risk is passed. Over 400 residents were evacuated from Vale Island…
The deadline for donations to the Together, We Are Strong Campaign is extended until May 29. The campaign is being organized by the Yellowknife Community Foundation and the United Way NWT with the goal to raise funds for community groups left vulnerable by COVID-19. The Yellowknife Community Foundation said it…
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the territorial housing corporation left the Yellowknife Women’s Society (YWS) in limbo as to whether it would support ongoing plans to turn the Arnica Inn into transitional housing. Earlier this month, the YWS began operating the former inn as an isolation space for people at…