In a half-hour long news conference on Wednesday afternoon, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola did little more than tease an upcoming plan to ease the public health orders that have been in place for more than a month in the NWT. Dr. Kandola said the easing of those…
The United Way NWT teamed up with the Yellowknife Community Foundation during the COVID-19 pandemic to support NWT community organizations; the campaign is ending on May 15, 2020. According to a news release, the “Together, We Are Strong” campaign is about people helping people when they need it the most….
Breanna Menacho has been missing since Tuesday, May 5, about 10 a.m. She was last seen near Butler Road, near the Mark’s Work Wearhouse. According to police, the 22-year-old was wearing a long navy blue jacket with a hood, black and white running shoes and glasses. RCMP describe Menacho as…
NWT residents in need of a haircut will need to let their locks grow a little longer. But they can take comfort in knowing hair salons and similar businesses are likely going to be among the first to open once allowed. During a news conference on Tuesday morning, Premier Caroline…
Wildfire season began in the NWT on May 1 and the GNWT is taking a proactive approach this year because conditions may change like a “light switch” for wildfires. Richard Olsen the manager of wildfire operations in the NWT held a briefing on May 4th and is predicting an “above…
The Town of Hay River has issued an evacuation notice for residents of Vale Island and West Channel. The town issued the notice about 9 p.m. on Monday evening due to a “flood threat”. In the notice posted to its Facebook page, the town is asking all residents to register…
Sixties Scoop survivors will still have to wait for an unknown period of time before seeing the money they’re owed through the federal settlement. Collectiva, the administrator of the settlement, said it is putting payments on hold due to COVID-19. In a notice posted to the settlement’s official website, the…
The Tłı̨chǫ Government is providing emergency child care in Behchokǫ̀ for essential service workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, the Tłı̨chǫ Government says it is responding to “a critical need for emergency daycare services” in the community. The Tłı̨chǫ Government says this is not a regular…
An educator in Fort Simpson has found moving her language lessons online a necessary and important step in ensuring her students keep up with their language education. Sharon Allen, an educator at the Líídlįį Kúę high school in Fort Simpson, said her decision to start an online page for her…
Police have found the body of 60-year-old Sladjana Petrovic, who has been missing for four months. In a news release, Yellowknife RCMP said officers responded to a call about 9:10 p.m. on Friday. “Officers attended the scene, and confirmed a deceased person had been located just off the pat McMahon…