Two Hay River men charged with drug and gun crimes
An illegal rifle, ammunition and 27 grams of suspected cocaine were seized by Hay River RCMP on Wednesday. Police were conducting patrols of the community,…
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National Indigenous women’s group mired in controversy; local affiliates likely not affected
The Native Women’s Association of Canada is in deep turmoil, facing serious allegations of “union busting” while undergoing a federal financial audit amid budget cuts…
Jesse Nekeneyia-Moses elected chief of Pehdzeh Ki First Nation
CKLB Radio · Jesse Nekeneyia-Moses elected chief of Pehdzeh Ki First Nation Jesse Nekeneyia-Moses, 43, more commonly known as Jamie Moses, has been named the…
Hay River RCMP rescue injured hostage, find drugs, guns and cash
A hostage-taking in Hay River ended with one person in hospital with serious injuries, three suspects arrested, and cocaine, illegal guns and cash seized by…
Lack of emergency plan ‘created mass panic’ during last summer’s wildfire evacuation, says health-care worker
“There was no evacuation plan. To go from zero to 100 created mass panic.” — a female health-care worker. Tempers flared at…
Yellowknife RCMP seize $300K in cocaine and three handguns in major bust
Two Toronto men are in custody, three illegal handguns are off the streets, and cocaine with a street value of $300,000 was seized following a…
Yellowknife Historical Society celebrates opening of new museum
The Yellowknife Historical Society made its own bit of history this week, with the grand opening of the Historical Museum & Interpretive Centre. The Historical…
New diesel plant opens in Sachs Harbour
A new diesel power plant is officially up and running in Sachs Harbour. “The new plant will provide more reliable service, require less diesel fuel…
Yellowknife’s new city manager is retired Armed Forces Major-General
Yellowknife’s next City Manager is a former Major-General with the Canadian Armed Forces who was senior administrator for Saint John, New Brunswick for the past…
Feds reimburse $15M to Indigenous groups for wildfire expenses
Indigenous governments and organizations impacted by the 2023 wildfire season have been given a total of $15 million to reimburse them for expenses incurred supporting…