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RCMP arrest prisoner after two-hour escape

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….





Web-based project launched to study caribou

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…


Hay River no longer at flood risk

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…





Behchoko RCMP make two alcohol seizures in two days

RCMP seized alcohol from two vehicles attempting to enter Behchoko last week. Behchoko implemented a temporary alcohol prohibition after an order was signed by community leaders, a news release said. The first seizure took place on May 12, when RCMP intercepted a vehicle entering the community with a total of…