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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 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…


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 “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 appointed health and social services chair

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…


Worker killed at Gahcho Kué mine

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…







Bear encounters in Norman Wells and Yellowknife

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is advising residents in Norman Wells and Yellowknife of recent bear encounters. Specifically near Norman Wells, ENR says there is an adult black bear near Sucker Creek “that may demonstrate aggressive behaviour”. ENR says the bear and other wildlife are attracted by fishing…