K’atl’odeeche First Nation declares state of emergency
Following an exposure to COVID-19 in the community, K’atl’odeeche leadership say a state of emergency has been declared. Leaders are calling on members to self-monitor…
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Fred Sangris elected chief of Ndilǫ
Fred Sangris is the new chief of Ndilǫ and will be taking over for Ernest Betsina. Sangris took home 141 votes; with Betsina and Shirley…
Kele Antoine elected chief of Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́
From one Antoine to another: Kele Charles Antoine will be taking over from Gerald Antoine as chief of Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation. Kele took home…
Wastewater signal detects COVID in Behchokǫ̀, NWT at 220 cases
The territory is officially reporting more cases in the past two weeks than it has the entire pandemic. In a press release issued Monday evening,…
SSI postpones AGM due to COVID-19 outbreak
Following the recent COVID-19 outbreak in the Sahtu region, the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated (SSI) annual general assembly in Coville Lake has been postponed. “Due to…
New COVID exposure linked to flight from Norman Wells
The latest COVID exposure has been linked to a flight from Norman Wells to Yellowknife on Aug. 21. Partially vaccinated residents on Canadian North Flight…
Twenty-nine new COVID cases reported across the NWT
The territorial government is reporting another 29 confirmed cases of COVID-19. That brings the total number of active cases in the Northwest Territories to 198….
3 candidates running for Tłı̨chǫ grand chief
The three candidates vying to become the next Tłı̨chǫ grand chief include a former grand chief, the incumbent, and a former MLA. Eddie Erasmus, George…
North-Wright Airways offering discount for cargo shipments to support the Sahtú
North-Wright Airways is offering a discount for anyone hoping to ship supplies, including groceries, to those in the Sahtú. From Aug. 20-30 North-Wright Airways will…
Man in his 30’s passes away in Behchokǫ̀; Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief nomination delayed
The community of Behchokǫ̀ has experienced another tragedy as a man in his 30’s passed away Friday afternoon. Very few details on the situation are…