“All it takes is one community siren,” says K’atl’odeeche Chief April Martel, “and then we’re all out of there.” Martel said some areas of the community have started evacuating, including all of the old village and Wolf Dr., among others. Martel says the residents that have evacuated have gone to…
Délı̨nę residents should boil their water for at least one minute before consuming it, says the territory’s chief environmental officer. The advisory due to high-than-normal turbidity, or very muddy water. The advisory is precautionary as there have not been any illnesses associated with the water yet. The advisory says any…
With water levels continuing to rise, the Town of Hay River has expanded its evacuation order to include Paradise Gardens. It has also issued an evacuation alert for all riverfront properties, including the Corridor, Miron Dr., McBryan Dr., Capital Dr. (Downtown), and Riverview Dr. The alert is precautionary and an…
The Town of Hay River declared a state of emergency at 1:32 a.m. Saturday morning, in anticipation of flooding. Half an hour later, the town issued an evacuation order for Vale Island/West Channel. Residents are asked to register at the community centre, by calling 833-699-0188, or using the online form….
The RCMP is still looking for a gun that was allegedly used in the shooting in Fort Smith in early March. Police are asking residents to check their yards, sheds and other buildings as snow melts. Police describe the firearm as a shotgun with green shotgun shells. If found, police…
Yellowknife RCMP have charged two people so far related to a recent shooting. Hilah Rose McCauley, 19, has been charged with attempted murder. Police initially asked for the public’s help in finding McCauley, who is originally from Norman Wells. Police say she has since been arrested and is in custody….
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…
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…
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….
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…