RCMP are asking for video footage that may have captured the stabbing of a man by two suspects in Inuvik on March 15 between midnight and 1 a.m. Police received a report about a stabbing Saturday at 12:52 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a man with multiple stab wounds,…
The Behchokǫ̀ Cultural Centre was packed each of the three days for the 2025 Ediwa Weyallon Handgames Tournament. Some numbers from the massive event, which attracted players from across the NWT, the Yukon and Northern Alberta: $150,000 in total prize money, with $40,500 for first place. $2,250 entry fee per…
A Montreal man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 29-year-old Fort Good Hope resident. RCMP allege the murder suspect was in Fort Good Hope as part of the illicit drug trade, stated a release today. On February 24th, Fort Good Hope RCMP were called…
Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Kele Antoine and several Fort Providence residents on social media have suggested the fatal shooting on the weekend was related to the illegal drug trade. On Monday afternoon, RCMP confirmed those suspicions, stating in a release they believe the shooting suspect has left the community…
Early Saturday morning, RCMP received a report of a shooting at a residence in the Dehcho region community, stated a release. At approximately 12:45 a.m., officers found one victim deceased and two others injured. They were transported to the health centre for treatment. While no arrests have been made, police…
A major national tobacco settlement is expected to bring about $185 million to the territory, says Northwest Territories health minister. The Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario has ordered tobacco companies to pay 32.5 billion dollars to provinces and territories, making it the largest settlement in Canadian history….
A man has died after being detained by Yellowknife RCMP following a reported disturbance at a business on 50th Street on March 12. According to a news release, police received the call around 4 p.m. Wednesday and arrived at the scene, where they detained a man who appeared to be…
Housing Minister Lucy Kuptana on Thursday told the NWT Assembly smoking will not be permitted in all new buildings and in any new or amended leases for existing public housing and market rentals. She said: “Eliminating smoking in our owned units will have positive health outcomes for our residents and…
19 communities in the NWT will receive a total of $93 million from the federal government to support housing, as announced by NWT MP Michael McLeod on Thursday. Those communities are from the Akaitcho and Dehcho regions, with Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation in Fort Simpson receiving the largest share at…
The community of Behchokǫ̀ has set a temporary alcohol prohibition for the upcoming handgames weekend. Under the order, residents are prohibited from consuming, purchasing, selling, or transporting liquor within the restricted area. The ban took effect at midnight on Thursday and will remain in place until midnight on March 16….