Breanna Menacho’s killer to be sentenced in Yellowknife court tomorrow
The man convicted in the brutal killing of 22-year-old Breanna Menacho in May 2020 will be sentenced Thursday in NWT Supreme Court in Yellowknife. Devon…
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Careless campers leave campfire full of garbage near Cameron River
An abandoned campfire full of garbage left burning near Cameron River was snuffed out before it could pose a danger to nearby cabins. The fire…
Wildfire fighters outside Fort Liard ‘make good progress’ on weekend, says NWT Fire
There were no new wildfires reported across the NWT over the long weekend and the uncontained Dehcho blaze outside of Fort Liard is being held….
Man dies days after being assaulted at downtown Yellowknife bar
A 24-year-old man from Yellowknife is dead, possibly after being assaulted at the Raven Pub one week ago. The man, whose name hasn’t been released,…
Man shot, killed overnight inside Yellowknife apartment building
A 31-year-old man is dead following an overnight shooting and RCMP is appealing to the public for information on the crime. It’s the fourth homicide…
Dehcho, South Slave fires held back by rain, helicopters and water bombers
UPDATE: Long-weekend campers need to heed regional open flame restrictions; South Slave ban ends at midnight
Favourable winds and rain have stopped the advance of major wildfires in southern areas of the Northwest Territories, allowing firefighters to make progress in battling…
High-school grads ‘led to believe’ diploma will open post-secondary doors, says Aurora College chair
“They go into different post-secondary schools and (told) they’re not qualified. That’s a real, real hard thing to see.” – Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo….
Fear looms over Jean Marie River as wildfire season intensifies, says SAO
“Not being able to get out is the biggest fear that we heard,” says Tammy Neal, Jean Marie River’s SAO, at a public meeting. Out of…
Three days of ‘more favourable winds’ will help battle Fort Liard blaze, says NWT Fire
UPDATE: In separate blaze, NWT Fire confirms two structures lost along Hwy 1 and more properties are at risk
Some promising news for people in the Dehcho region, as a shift in winds today will push the uncontained blaze back on itself and away…
More money, easier access in ‘very simple’ new wildfire relief program, says premier
Last summer’s poorly received evacuee relief programs will be simplified and enhanced, Premier R.J. Simpson said today. The new Emergency Evacuation Relief Program will provide…