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Youth Parliament participants announced

If any of these students get into politics, they’ll have at least one day of experience in office. The Legislative Assembly has announced participants in the upcoming Youth Parliament. The session brings together grade 9 and 10 students from each constituency for a week-long program, ending with a mock session…


Escaped inmate in Fort Smith found

A male inmate that recently escaped the Fort Smith Correctional Complex has been found and is in custody. In a news release, the Department of Justice said the inmate escaped on April 30 in the evening. He was found the next morning. “A full critical incident review will be completed…


18-year-old shot ‘multiple times’ in Yellowknife

Yellowknife RCMP say an 18-year-old man was shot “multiple times” last Sunday. The shooting happened at an apartment building on the 5100 block on 53rd Street about 11:15 p.m. The victim was taken to Stanton hospital and then sent to Edmonton for treatment. Police says the injuries at not life-threatening….


Drugs, firearms and cash seized in Hay River

Numerous paraphernalia were seized in a Hay River residence this week.  They included illegal substances, firearms and over $2000 in cash. The male in question was arrested in the home and has since been released. The resident has been charged with drug trafficking and firearm offences and is expected to…




Youth facing murder charge related to March Fort Smith shooting

A 17-year-old is facing a murder charge related to a shooting that happened in early March in Fort Smith. Following the shooting on March 4, it took police two days to find and arrest the alleged shooter. On March 8, police charged the individual related to two break and enters,…