Tłı̨chǫ winter roads closing April 10
The winter roads serving the three remote Tłı̨chǫ communities of Whatì, Gamèti and Wekweètì will be closing tomorrow, April 10, at noon. The roads are…
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GNWT ramps up public health orders enforcement with new taskforce
The Government of the Northwest Territories is toughening its response to people disobeying the public orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the GNWT announced…
Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road closes for season
The Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road is now closed for the 2020 season. According to the director of winter road operations Mike Lowing, “The winter…
No charges laid in Fort Liard seizure of guns and alcohol
On Monday, April 6 a combined effort by the Fort Liard and Fort Simpson RCMP has prevented a significant amount of alcohol from entering the…
Premier urges communities to not put up blockades
A handful of leaders around the Northwest Territories have set up roadblocks or checkpoints for people entering their community. On March 19, K’atlo’deeche First Nation…
ENR seeking information on illegal bison harvest after collision
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is asking for people to come forward with information about a vehicle hitting two bison over the weekend….
UPDATED: Premier takes over MACA department
Premier Caroline Cochrane has taken over the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. Citing the “unprecedented challenge” of COVID-19, Premier Cochrane said she wanted a…
Office of Chief Public Health Officer recommends wearing masks in public
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer is now recommending residents wear face masks when going out in public. The new recommendation comes after…
Your CERB application day depends on your birth month
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is asking people who qualify for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to apply on certain days corresponding to your…
Fort Providence seize guns and alcohol; no charges laid
On Friday, April 3, Fort Providence RCMP seized 20 bottles of alcohol and two guns during a check stop before the drivers entered the community….