The chief public health officer is warning that carfentanil has been detected in Hay River. Carfentanil is known as one of the most toxic opioids in the world and could take multiple doses of naloxone to reverse its effects. Public health says carfentanil “can cause immediate and unexpected overdose” in…
The Edéhzhíe Protected Area in the Dehcho is now also a national wildlife area. The federal government made the designation earlier this week to mark the beginning of National Indigenous History Month. The designation means Edéhzhíe’s lands, waters and biodiversity are protected by federal wildlife laws and regulations. It also means…
“No words can explain this gift that we got.” Stephanie Lafferty and her family are one of the lucky recipients to receive a new modular home this month from Habitat for Humanity NWT. Lafferty remembers receiving the call while driving and being so overjoyed, tears streaming down her face she…
The territory has a new head doctor. Dr. Claudia Kraft has been appointed as the new Territorial Medical Director. The person in the position provides direction on medical staff and services across the territory’s health care system. Dr. AnneMarie Pegg previously held the position throughout much of the COVID-19 pandemic….
2 youths, aged 14 and 16 years old were arrested downtown Yellowknife for attempted robbery on May 27. The pair were stopped before entering the downtown liquor store, further enticing one of them to punch an employee and threatening to stab them, reads a police report. Both individuals are in…
A female grizzly bear and her two cubs were reported in Inuvik. They were last seen at the airport and surrounding landfill sight, says the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. ENR encourages residents to exercise caution as the situation is being investigated. Anyone with information is asked to call…
One man has died following a house fire in Tuktoyaktuk in the early morning on Wednesday. Local RCMP confirmed officers found the man’s body in the home after firefighters extinguished the fire. Police say they are now working with the coroner’s officer and fire marshal to determine the cause of…
The territorial government wants to hear from seniors on what services it needs to improve for them. Seniors over 55, caregivers, Indigenous governments and non-governmental organizations that work with seniors can now fill out a survey that covers things like whether the senior has enough income to pay for expenses, whether…
Another year, another flooding season dawned on many NWT residents – this time the town of Hay River has seen the worst of it. But for three little girls, erecting a snack stand to help support the residents displaced by the flooding seemed like the obvious thing to do. One…
Residents of K’atl’odeeche First Nation have started making their way home to assess the damage in their community. Elaine Lamalice and her husband were one of hundreds of people evacuated to Yellowknife. While the pair stayed at a local hotel, they wandered over to the Multiplex to see other community members….