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Pair on bail for drug charges outside of NWT busted in Fort Resolution after shots fired

Men from Ontario, Alberta face charges, along with an NWT woman, after cocaine and weapons seized on Tuesday in South Slave community


Two men on bail for alleged drug offences in Alberta and Ontario face more charges after Fort Resolution RCMP seized a quantity of cocaine and firearms while responding to a report of shots fired. On March 25th at approximately 5:36 p.m. police received a report that several shots had been…





Montreal man charged with drug-related murder of Fort Good Hope resident

'Traffickers are coming to our communities ... and leave behind nothing but pain and suffering,' says RCMP Sgt. Jason Hurley


A Montreal man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 29-year-old Fort Good Hope resident. RCMP allege the murder suspect was in Fort Good Hope as part of the illicit drug trade, stated a release today. On February 24th, Fort Good Hope RCMP were called…


Dehcho leader calls for action against traffickers after fatal Fort Providence shooting

‘Enough is enough. We must protect our community and our future,’ says Chief Kele Antoine, after one person killed and two injured on weekend


Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Kele Antoine and several Fort Providence residents on social media have suggested the fatal shooting on the weekend was related to the illegal drug trade. On Monday afternoon, RCMP confirmed those suspicions, stating in a release they believe the shooting suspect has left the community…


UPDATED: Overnight shooting in Fort Providence leaves one dead, two injured

RCMP believe it is an isolated incident and the general public is not at risk


Early Saturday morning, RCMP received a report of a shooting at a residence in the Dehcho region community, stated a release. At approximately 12:45 a.m., officers found one victim deceased and two others injured. They were transported to the health centre for treatment. While no arrests have been made, police…