A rise in COVID cases in Behchokǫ̀ is being reported a day after restrictions were extended. Five new cases were reported in the community, raising the number of active cases to 49. The restrictions will be in place until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8. Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation…
After a delay of nearly three weeks, the inquiry into a conduct complaint against MLA Steve Norn resumed on Thursday. The inquiry returned with the cross examination of Glen Rutland, the acting clerk at the time when Norn broke isolation to visit the Legislative Assembly in April. Much of the…
Lesa Semmler is concerned students from the communities could be left behind when Aurora College transforms to a polytechnic university. A virtual technical briefing was held on Wednesday to discuss the future transformation plans. This was led by Chris Joseph, the director of Aurora College’s transformation and Andy Bevan, the…
COVID-19 booster shots are now available for all adult residents of the Northwest Territories. A press release says booster doses increase immunity and are being offered on a voluntary basis, after a minimum of six months following a resident’s second dose. The NWT chief public health officer is recommending doses…
COVID restrictions have been extended in Behchokǫ̀ as there is no clear downward trend in the number of new infections. Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer (CPHO), says in a press release the restrictions will be in place until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8. Trick or treating will…
According to police, three men have been charged with numerous counts of drug and firearm possessions in Yellowknife. The incident occurred on Oct. 25 after police conducted a traffic stop which led to a “drug-related investigation.” Police found what they believe to be crack and powder cocaine, a loaded firearm,…
The Sahtu Youth Network is hosting a vaccine campaign, COVID Vaccination Media Training Campaign, in hopes of increasing vaccination rates among youth ages 18-35. The campaign will help raise awareness and information about the vaccine. The 18-35 age group has the lowest rates of vaccination in the NWT. The Sahtu…
Auntiez Apparel, run by Justina Black, 26, from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation started when she saw a friend of hers make t-shirts with designs. “And from there, I started drawing my own designs that I was inspired from the land, and I put together my first design which was…
The Vatican announced Pope Francis has accepted an invitation to Canada for a “pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation.” The invitation comes from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). A date hasn’t been set on when the Pope will visit and a location hasn’t been announced. But in a press…
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reporting another COVID-19 related death, the tenth resident to pass away since the start of the pandemic. No details were given on the deceased resident, but the most recent death was recorded in GNWT daily COVID update. The update says nine of…