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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 road is no longer being maintained and has become unsafe for public travel.” Lowing says, “Portions of the road have become impassable due to snowfall…


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 dry community of Fort Liard and no charges were laid. According to the RCMP, five vehicles were intercepted southbound on Highway 7. During the check…




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 “more hands-on-role”. Speaking to reporters following the announcement Tuesday, the premier said the COVID-19 pandemic is bigger than what the Emergency Management Organization (EMO) is…





UPDATED: Missing Yellowknife woman reported found

Yellowknife RCMP say a missing Yellowknife woman has been located . Michelle Larocque, 40, was reported missing on April 5, having last been seen in Yellowknife on April 3. RCMP sent a news release on April 7 asking for the public’s help in finding her and said she was likely…