Russian alcohol is being taken off the shelves of NWT liquor stores. The NWT Liquor and Cannabis Commission has decided to remove the products in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision will affects all liquor stores in the territory, including Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik, Norman…
Five people have put their name forward to be part of council in Fort Providence. The hamlet is holding a by-election for a single councillor position for a one-year term. The candidates are: Rosemary Bonnetrouge Victor Constant Shirley Gargan Bernadette Landry Robert Tanche If any residents believe one of these…
Four out of the four polls have been counted and Richard Edjericon has unofficially won the Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh byelection taking in 186 of the 439 ballots cast. Edjericon’s closest competitor Mary Rose Sundberg brought in 99 votes. Steve Norn came in third with 70 votes followed by Ernest Betsina with…
A Kátł’odeeche First Nation (KFN) finance clerk is still fighting for her right to run for chief. After Elaine Auger was denied to run for the position of chief back in November, she appealed the decision. KFN Election Regulations state “For the position of Chief a candidate must have been…
The Government of Canada recently announced an agreement-in-principle to set aside $40 billion to address systemic issues for child welfare on reserves across the country and in the Yukon. Cindy Blackstock is the executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. In 2007, along with the Assembly…
Clinton Unka is the sixth and final candidate running for the seat of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh. Clinton Unka joins former MLA Steve Norn, Ernest Betsina, Richard Edjericon, Mary Rose Sundberg and Nadine Delorme-Simon in the running. “COVID-19 is a global reality and while this will be difficult, it is not impossible….
Nadine Delorme-Simon is one of six candidates running for the seat of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh. Delorme-Simon joins, former MLA Steve Norn, Ernest Betsina, Richard Edjericon, Mary Rose Sundberg and Clinton Unka in the running. CKLB spoke with Delorme-Simon on her vision for the role if elected. Why are you running for…
Mary Rose Sundberg announces her candidacy for the seat of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh. Sundberg now joins former MLA Steve Norn, Nadine Delorme-Simone, Ernest Betsina and Richard Edjericon in the running. CKLB spoke with Sundberg on her vision if elected to the role. Why are you running for the position of Tu…
Richard Edjericon announced his candidacy for the seat of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh on Monday. Edjericon now joins former MLA Steve Norn, Nadine Delorme- Simon and Ernest Betsina in the running. According to a press release, he offers “experience and knowledge in business, public tribunals, environmental board chairmanship, political leadership, resource development,…
Former Ndilǫ Chief Ernest Betsina announced his candidacy for the Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh by-election on Saturday. Betsina joins three candidates in the running, including former MLA Steve Norn, Nadine Delorme- Simon and Richard Edjericon The deadline for candidates to apply for the position is Jan. 14. CKLB spoke with Betsina on…