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Elders can be financially, emotionally abused by family members seeking cash for illegal drugs

'I've heard about people pressuring elders for pension cheque money. It's like they are trapped, and their money belongs to others,' says MLA Sheryl Yakeleya

Seniors are too often mistreated by the very people responsible for their care, this can include financial abuse by younger family members pressuring them for cash to buy illegal drugs, says an MLA. Dehcho MLA Sheryl Yakeleya told the NWT Assembly on Wednesday that there is an urgent need to…

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Liberal Rebecca Alty trades Yellowknife Council Chamber for House of Commons seat

City mayor and former two-term councillor promises to 'work hard to represent you and to be your strong voice in Ottawa'

City mayor and former two-term councillor promises to 'work hard to represent you and to be your strong voice in Ottawa'

Mackenzie Delta MLA enters treatment program after impaired driving charge: reports

George Nerysoo’s leave of absence will last for several months; he will miss some committee work and the next house sitting

George Nerysoo’s leave of absence will last for several months; he will miss some committee work and the next house sitting

Diamond mines to receive ‘targeted’ financial relief from territorial government

Measures a response to 'to urgent economic concerns,' from industry leaders and Indigenous development corporations, say cabinet ministers

Measures a response to 'to urgent economic concerns,' from industry leaders and Indigenous development corporations, say cabinet ministers

Traffic stop in Inuvik led to firearm charges, say RCMP

Police say the driver attempted to fled from traffic stop twice

Police say the driver attempted to fled from traffic stop twice

Dene Nation to take ‘immediate and unified action’ as drug crimes continue at crisis levels

Following several recent shootings and homicides, the Dene Nation calls for policy and legislative changes to bolster community safety

Following several recent shootings and homicides, the Dene Nation calls for policy and legislative changes to bolster community safety

Cabinet shuffle sees Premier Simpson hand off some of his responsibilities

Environment and Climate Change Minister Jay Macdonald adds Justice file; Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek adds newly created portfolio of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains

Environment and Climate Change Minister Jay Macdonald adds Justice file; Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek adds newly created portfolio of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains

Who will be the NWT’s next MP?

Four candidates declare intentions to seek seat left vacant with Michael McLeod’s retirement

Four candidates declare intentions to seek seat left vacant with Michael McLeod’s retirement

Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę members vote on self-government agreement

If ratified the Indigenous government will take effect in 2026

If ratified the Indigenous government will take effect in 2026

Private smoking in public housing to be butted out across the NWT

Policy to be implemented in a staged approach for Housing NWT-owned units, including market rentals

Policy to be implemented in a staged approach for Housing NWT-owned units, including market rentals

Elders can be financially, emotionally abused by family members seeking cash for illegal drugs

'I've heard about people pressuring elders for pension cheque money. It's like they are trapped, and their money belongs to others,' says MLA Sheryl Yakeleya

'I've heard about people pressuring elders for pension cheque money. It's like they are trapped, and their money belongs to others,' says MLA Sheryl Yakeleya