GTC launches forensic audit of community councils
The Gwich’in councils in Aklavik, Inuvik, Teetl’it Zheh and Tsiigehtchic will be undergoing a forensic audit. Grand Chief Ken Kyikavichik said the audit was to…
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One person dead, multiple injured in ‘critical incident’ in Fort Good Hope
One person has died and multiple others have been injured in an ongoing “critical incident” in Fort Good Hope. RCMP asked residents to shelter in…
Wind turbine arrives in Inuvik
Project is expected to reduce Inuvik's diesel consumption by 30 per cent
A 3.5-megawatt wind turbine has arrived in Inuvik, marking another completed step in the multi-year Inuvik Wind Project. The Department of Infrastructure announced the arrival…
Elections code to be revisited after April Martel re-elected KFN chief
Martel says she's prepared to re-open the First Nations election code after a dispute regarding membership
Chief April Martel of K’atl’odeeche First Nation (KFN) holds her position following a by-election earlier this month after a dispute over the First Nations election…
GNWT responds to LKDFN call for investigation after culture camp ‘raid’
The territorial government has responded to Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation’s (LKDFN) request for an investigation into what it called a “raid” at a culture…
LKDFN demands investigation after ‘raid’ of culture camp
Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation (LKDFN) is calling for an investigation after it says wildlife officers conducted a “raid” at a recent culture camp. LKDFN…
2 arrested in Fort Simpson cocaine bust
The culprits were located at the ferry crossing with 30 grams of cocaine in their possession
2 people have been arrested following an investigation for drug trafficking in Fort Simpson. The culprits were located at the ferry crossing with 30 grams…
Laboratory services return to YK Primary Care Centre
Diagnostic imaging still not offered at the clinic
Yellowknife’s Primary Care Centre has resumed laboratory services, once again. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 15 the…
No territorial holiday for Queen’s funeral: Premier
"Providing an additional holiday at this short notice would have far reaching service delivery implications," says Premier Cochrane
Despite this week’s announcement of a federal holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, public service employees in the NWT will not be given the…
Hay River man medevaced following shooting
Police say a man in Hay River was medevaced to Edmonton on Monday after being shot. Officers responded to a call about the man in…