“I’m coming for you.” That is a message from Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn, to other MLA’s in a caucus Facebook chat. The 19th legislative assembly opened on Monday with complaints against the behaviour of Norn based on several threatening statements made before and during his conduct inquiry. Some MLAs felt…
After a grueling two-month postponement, Jackson Lafferty has been elected Tłı̨chǫ grand chief. Unofficial results came in past midnight to find Lafferty and his community Drum dancing in and around his home. Dozens gathered to congratulate the new chief as he embarks on this new chapter. “It feels great this…
East Three Elementary School in Inuvik is closing temporarily for 10 days following an outbreak of COVID-19. The exposure occurred all day from Nov. 3. through to the 5. A total of 11 cases were reported in the community, with nine cases coming from children. The elementary school, as well…
According to the chief public health officer, no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the territory. This brings the total active cases to 64, with two coming from out of territory workers. Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ have 30 cases, Behchokǫ has 16 and Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First…
Julian Atigikyoek is a 24-year-old youth from Yellowknife and in less than a year, he will no longer qualify for youth services. This is Atigikyoek’s last chance at an opportunity for housing before he ages out of the system. This comes after Home Base YK bought Yellowknife Apartments on 53…
According to the chief public health officer, seven new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the territory since Nov. 2. Bringing the total active case count to 73, with seven coming from Inuvik, 32 from Dettah, Ndilǫ and Yellowknife, 13 from Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation and 21…
A handful of COVID-19 exposure locations have been identified in the territory, following nine new cases of COVID-19 reported over the weekend. Most of them come from Yellowknife and Inuvik. The latest comes from Inuvik’s Children First Society daycare. Any resident or child who was at the facility on either…
A mother from the NWT has started a GoFundMe page to help raise money for her family as they prepare for their son’s surgery in B.C. Cassandra Blondin Burt, is a 32- year-old Dene woman, whose family is originally from Délı̨nę, and she is reaching out to communities, far and…
According to police, three men have been charged with numerous counts of drug and firearm possessions in Yellowknife. The incident occurred on Oct. 25 after police conducted a traffic stop which led to a “drug-related investigation.” Police found what they believe to be crack and powder cocaine, a loaded firearm,…
Businesses and organizations in the NWT will soon be able to quickly detect COVID-19 in staff. The GNWT has released DetectNWT, a program responsible for detecting COVID-19 in employees who may not show symptoms. Territorial health officials say the program adds another layer of protection and “reduces the risk of…