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 camp earlier this week. LKDFN issued a press release on the incident, saying officers searched tents, teepees, and confiscated meat. LKDFN says the officers’ actions…
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 issued a press release Wednesday describing the incident. “After descending on the camp by helicopter, the officers questions community members, carried out an invasive search…
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 of cocaine in their possession. A 26-year-old male and a 35-year-old female were arrested with possession for the purpose of trafficking. Dean Riou is the…
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 Primary Care Centre had been offering laboratory services since Sept. 6. The Primary Care Centre was closed to laboratory and diagnostic imaging services from June…
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 day off. The territory’s public service employees will still have to show up to work on Monday, Sept. 19, according to a statement by Premier…
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 “distress” in downtown Hay River about 11 p.m. Police offered first aid until paramedics arrived and brought the man to the local health centre, before…
Gerry Cheezie has been appointed as the chairperson of the health and social services leadership council. Cheezie began in the position on August 1 and will serve until July 31, 2025. Cheezie was most recently chief of Smith’s Landing First Nation until this past June. He is replacing Jim Antoine…
Gahcho Kué mine operators have confirmed that a worker died at the site on Thursday. De Beers Group and Mountain Province Diamonds (MPD) issued a statement Friday saying the incident is “under investigation by the appropriate authorities.” It adds that non-essential work has been suspended. The statement says the worker…
Hundreds gathered to remember former Chief Monfwi as his legacy took centre stage at the treaty 11 celebrations in Behchokǫ̀ earlier this month. Monfwi is recognized as a founding father for the Tłı̨chǫ people and nation as he helped sign the treaty over 100 years ago. He was honoured and…
Wildlife officers shot a bear on Forrest Drive in Yellowknife early Monday morning. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the bear was trying to break into units at Forrest Manor. “The bear had ripped a huge hole in a window and entered one apartment where residents were…