Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya says the federal government’s priority after the election should be “rebuilding” Canada in the wake of COVID-19 with the help of Indigenous people. “The Dene people have always had the high value of sharing our work, sharing whatever we have to make a better future…
The federal election was a little too close for comfort for Liberal candidate Michael McLeod. A handful of reporters waited patiently at Stanton Suites Hotel for results and incumbent to give remarks. CKLB reporter Mariah Caruso attended the election event. As the hours passed, she noted everyone’s patience wore thin…
A second resident of the Northwest Territories has died of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO). A press release issued Monday evening by Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT CPHO, did not disclose any details on the deceased resident. “As Chief Public Health Officer, I wish to express my…
Inuvik residents don’t seem keen on sitting on council. The town extended its deadline for the municipal election nomination period as not enough people put their name forward for councillor and district education authority positions. The town council is made up of one mayor and six councillors. Chidi Amobi, returning…
The Yellowknife Community Arena is serving as a temporary day and overnight homeless shelter as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the vulnerable population. “There is a significant number of COVID-19 cases within Yellowknife’s underhoused population and staff at the 50th street Day Shelter and Sobering Centre,” a press release…
Behchokǫ̀ RCMP seizes dozens of liquor bottles after a check stop on Sept. 15. This is following a prohibition order put into effect the same day. At about 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday RCMP seized a total of 20 375 ml bottles of vodka and whiskey, two 740 ml bottles and…
Grant Carey, 44, is an out-of-territory worker now facing charges related to sexual interference for incidents that happened in Norman Wells. In a news release, Norman Wells RCMP says the detachment received a report of alleged sexual offences between a man and a youth on June 24. The man had…
There has been one confirmed case of COVID-19 at Diamond Jenness Secondary School in Hay River. The school posted a letter to its Facebook page informing residents yesterday. Contact tracing has begun and exposure notification letters are being sent to students, teachers and staff affected. “We ask for your support…
An outbreak has been announced at the NWT Power Corp (NTPC) Snare Hydro System worksite. This comes after two workers have developed COVID-19 since Sept 11, including one individual who got the virus on site. Public health officials say they are working with NTPC to ensure the infected individuals safely…
Yellowknife RCMP say the 55-year-old man that had been missing was found safe. RCMP put out a call to the public to help find the individual Wednesday afternoon.