Updated Oct. 27. The Mackenzie River/N’dulee ferry crossing near Wrigley is now closed for the season. The department of Infrastructure closed the MV Johnny Berens on Monday night due to blowing snow and poor visibility. It also closed the MV Lafferty near Fort Simpson, but that ferry reopened on Tuesday…
Chelsea Migwi remembers a time in Behchokǫ̀ when young people had a lot to do in their spare time. “I remember the first time they closed down the Sportsplex and I was in Grade 8 or Grade 9. After that, there was not much to do, other than sports, getting…
The Department of Infrastructure has posted an update to its website outlining changes to the ferry operations in the NWT. All ferries will now have a passenger limit (see below), and passengers will need to remain in their vehicles. Ferry services will also operate “on-demand” during the hours shown below….
The community of Behchokǫ̀ has decided to temporarily ban alcohol within its borders. The ban started on Saturday, May 9 and will last until May 18. In a public notice posted to its Facebook page, the community says the ban comes after “public safety concerns caused by a significant increase…
An educator in Fort Simpson has found moving her language lessons online a necessary and important step in ensuring her students keep up with their language education. Sharon Allen, an educator at the Líídlįį Kúę high school in Fort Simpson, said her decision to start an online page for her…
The RCMP across the Northwest Territories is warning residents about fraud schemes related to COVID-19. According to police, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has created a list of scams people should watch for, including selling COVID-19 tests and other fake products to treat the virus. There are other cases of fraudsters…
The Dettah ice road is now closed for the season. The territorial Department of Infrastructure made the announcement on Twitter on Sunday. It said the closure was due to the “rapidly warming weather.” While the road closed a few days later than the 20-year average of April 16, its opening…
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer is now recommending residents wear face masks when going out in public. The new recommendation comes after Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam said masks could help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a mask isn’t so much to protect…
On Friday, April 3, Fort Providence RCMP seized 20 bottles of alcohol and two guns during a check stop before the drivers entered the community. During the stop, police determined the guns were “unsafely stored”. Despite the seizures, police decided to not lay charges. In an email to CKLB, spokesperson…
More than 300 families have benefitted from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation’s Child First Initiative (CFI) funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the IRC now says that funding has come to an end after it provided $448,000 to local stores to support the families. The funding for CFI came from the…