Eugene Hope elected chief of Acho Dene Koe First Nation
With 149 votes, Eugene Hope has been elected chief of Acho Dene Koe First Nation. James Duntra received 90 votes, while Floyd Bertrand got 75. Hope will hold the position until 2024.
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In photos: Arctic Winter Games Week 1
After about one week at the Arctic Winter Games, Team NT has captured 37 gold ulus and 79 medals overall. That total is good for fourth place among all teams. Listen below to CKLB’s interview with Team NT flag-bearer Kyra McDonald, and click through our gallery of the games. CKLB…
Upcoming camp to focus on youth voices on vaccines, health care
An upcoming camp wants to tackle vaccine hesitancy in youth and help answers questions about health care. “It’s really a space to learn from youth and gain their perspective in helping shape (health care) in the territory,” says Alyssa Carpenter, the director of the Western Arctic Youth Collective (WAYC). The…
Fort McPherson Hamlet office broken into, 10 phones stolen
The Fort McPherson hamlet office was broken into last night and 10 phones belonging to the search and rescue committee appear to be missing. This is according to a post published on social media earlier today. Susan Blake is the Acting Senior Administrative Officer (SAO) for the Hamlet. Although she…
Fundraiser launched to help K’asho Got’ine mother, newborn with medical costs
"Thank you to everyone that's praying for Alivia," says Bryanna Mcneely. "She's getting stronger every day."
Bryanna McNeely remembers holding her little girl for the first time and hearing a cracking sound. “It didn’t really process,” she says. “Only when we were in Edmonton did they tell me everything about her disease.” Her name is Alivia Faith Orlias and she was born with severe osteogenesis imperfecta,…
New museum opens in Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation, highlights traditional stories and Elder teachings
“I was born and raised here in Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ and I never really paid attention to my history growing up,” says Martina Norwegian, president of the Fort Simpson Historical Society. A new regional exhibition is now open in Fort Simpson showcasing the Dehcho’s rich history from the perspective of Dehcho…
Phones, internet restored in Sahtú and Beaufort Delta
NorthwesTel has confirmed its phone service in several communities in the Sahtú and Beaufort Delta has been restored. The telecom told CKLB the disruption was caused by a construction company damaging a fibre line just south of Norman Wells. Original article below: Residents in the Sahtú and Beaufort Delta needing…
5 new seniors’ duplexes to be catered to culture
After years of client dissatisfaction and lack of foresight in the production of public units, five new seniors’ duplexes are set to be built with culture in mind, according to Housing NWT. Eleanor Young is the President and CEO of Housing NWT and she says, “We haven’t done a great…
Richard Kochon re-elected chief of Behdzi Ahda First Nation
Voter turnout was at 53 per cent
A familiar chief and council were announced in the community of Colville Lake yesterday, re-naming Richard Kochon the chief of Behdzi Ahda First Nation. Kochone rang in with 52 votes and his brother and predecessor, Wilbert Kochon rang in with 35 votes. The elected councillors are Hyacinthe Kochone, Ryan Kochon,…
Tuktoyaktuk declares ‘crisis’, introduces temporary prohibition
Tuktoyaktuk has declared a temporary prohibition order beginning at midnight on Nov. 25. This comes after the Minister of Finance, Caroline Wawzonek, approved council’s request to declare the community a prohibited area “due to special circumstances in the community that constitute a crisis,” reads the order. Under this order, no…