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Environment, Featured, News August 16, 2023

Wildfire update, August 16 5:40 p.m.: Several medical services suspended, reduced in Yellowknife

The fire threatening the NWT capital was 17 kilometres away at last estimate.


This story was last updated Aug. 16 at 5:40 p.m. In response to the wildfire situation, several medical services in Yellowknife are being reduced or suspended. Medical travel to the NWT capital is suspended except when urgent. Surgical services are reduced to urgent and emergency cases. And ICU services should…

Environment, Featured, News August 15, 2023

Wildfire update, August 15 5:30 p.m.: GNWT declares state of emergency as fire ravages South Slave

The minister responsible for ECC previously told reporters the territory had all the resources it needed without declaring a state of emergency


The NWT’s Minister Responsible for Environment and Climate Change has declared a territory-wide state of emergency. A notice of the declaration was sent out shortly after 5:30 on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The purpose of the declaration, according to a press release, is “to allow the Government of the Northwest Territories…

Featured, Industry, News August 11, 2023

‘Historic’ accord signed for offshore oil and gas co-management in Canada’s Western Arctic

The accord empowers Northerners as the primary beneficiaries of economic activity from oil and gas development within their regions


A unique accord has been signed aimed at giving Northern residents greater influence over offshore oil and gas projects in the Western Arctic. The Western Arctic–Tariuq (Offshore) Accord was inked yesterday. It’s the first of its kind to include an Indigenous government as a full participant. The accord was signed…

Environment, Featured, News August 10, 2023

Rio Tinto to Build Largest Solar Power Plant in the Territories

Rio Tinto is constructing a solar power plant to supply its needs during the closure phase


Rio Tinto plans to build the largest solar power plant in the North at the Diavik Diamond Mine to supply its needs until closure, according to a recent press release. The plant will feature 6,600 advanced bi-facial solar panels, capturing both direct sunlight and reflected light from the snowy terrain,…

Featured, News August 8, 2023

Man charged with second-degree murder following death of 17-year-old in Behchokǫ̀

Behchokǫ̀ RCMP charged a 24-year-old man in connection with the death of a 17-year-old that occurred last week


Behchokǫ̀ RCMP charged a 24-year-old man in connection with the death of a 17-year-old that occurred last week. According to authorities, Zakk Lafferty is facing a second-degree murder charge. Police have confirmed he is in custody and is slated to make a court appearance today. The charge is related to…

Featured, News August 4, 2023

17-year-old Behchokǫ̀ teenager dies, a man in custody

In the early hours of this morning, Behchokǫ̀ RCMP responded to a call at a residence. Officers arrived at the scene to find a seriously injured 17-year-old male requiring immediate medical attention. Efforts to save the young man’s life were made on-site, as officers administered first aid until the arrival…

Community, Environment, Featured, News August 3, 2023

‘It feels good to be home’: Rae residents can now return to their community

The community had been evacuated for 11 days due to wildfire


After 11 days away from home, residents of Rae were finally allowed to return home this morning. The Tłı̨chǫ Government announced on Wednesday evening that residents could return home just after 10 a.m. this morning, but power will not be restored until 2 a.m. this afternoon. The community was first…