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Deadly drug deals – either settled with bullets or poisonous mixtures – are a major issue at “crisis” levels across the NWT, says Premier R.J. Simpson. The Northwest Territories has been near to, or at the highest rate of hospital stays due to substance use in the country – more…

Two men are charged with drug trafficking after searching a Hay River residence on June 4. RCMP says the search warrant was originally for firearms, however none were found. However, police did find 24 grams of cocaine, $3,700 cash and “additional evidence of drug trafficking,” according to a release. 30-year-old…

A 74-year-old man was arrested after three people in a Fort Resolution residence were attacked early Sunday morning with an “edged weapon,” and the victims were shot at as they fled, RCMP stated today. Officers were called to the Fort Resolution Clinic on June 2nd at 3:10 a.m. to respond…

A 24-year-old man from Yellowknife is dead, possibly after being assaulted at the Raven Pub one week ago. The man, whose name hasn’t been released, was brought to Stanton Territorial Hospital by EMS on May 15, while in medical distress. Despite life saving efforts, he died in hospital, RCMP stated…

A 31-year-old man is dead following an overnight shooting and RCMP is appealing to the public for information on the crime. It’s the fourth homicide involving firearms in Yellowknife since November. This morning at 12:46 a.m., police received a complaint indicating that someone had been shot inside an apartment building…

Behchokǫ̀ RCMP is searching for 54-year-old Ralph Beaulieu. He was reported missing after failing to arrive for a scheduled pickup at his cabin. Beaulieu is described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall with grey hair and brown eyes. Beaulieu was last known to be at a cabin located 40…