Elections NWT has decided to hold the upcoming by-election in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh entirely by mail-in ballot to try and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant. In announcing his intention to run again for the seat, Steve Norn said he had concerns around having the election by mail and…
After losing his seat in the Legislative Assembly last November, Steve Norn says getting re-elected was the last thing on his mind. Since then, the former-hoping-to-return MLA says he’s gotten support from people within the Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh constituency to run. He spoke with CKLB about the decision to put his…
Both the oil sands industry and the Alberta government are reporting that the wastewater levels are so high that a natural event like what happened in BC recently with the heavy rains could cause an even worse environmental event in Alberta. Their solution? Release some of the waste water even…
This Thursday, the GNWT released its draft Strategy named ‘Changing the Relationship’ a 3-year action plan aimed at reducing violence against women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The draft Strategy is built on the recommendations put forth by the NWT Native Women’s Association to the National Inquiry in December of 2018. The…
Stephen Dunbar has been appointed the Northwest Territories Chief Electoral Officer. This was announced in the third sitting of the Legislative Assembly on Nov. 24. The electoral officer is responsible for overseeing general elections, by-elections and plebiscites in the territory. His term is set to expire by March 31, 2025….
About 90 new mothers are expected to deliver a child between Dec. 10 and Feb. 21 but won’t be able to do it in Yellowknife. Although this reality is troubling to some, many Northern residents, especially from smaller, remote communities are familiar with the lack of health services taking them…
Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn tried resigning on Tuesday at the Legislative Assembly. Norn said he would resign while MLAs were debating a motion to remove him from his seat in the legislature; he said he would resign rather than make his colleagues vote him out. Norn appeared visibly upset…
“I’m coming for you.” That is a message from Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn, to other MLA’s in a caucus Facebook chat. The 19th legislative assembly opened on Monday with complaints against the behaviour of Norn based on several threatening statements made before and during his conduct inquiry. Some MLAs felt…
After a grueling two-month postponement, Jackson Lafferty has been elected Tłı̨chǫ grand chief. Unofficial results came in past midnight to find Lafferty and his community Drum dancing in and around his home. Dozens gathered to congratulate the new chief as he embarks on this new chapter. “It feels great this…
Steve Norn says he isn’t going anywhere — for now. During a news conference on Thursday afternoon, the Tu Nehdé-Wiilideh MLA said, “I’m still going to be doing my job here until I’m voted out or told otherwise.” The remark came a day after the sole adjudicator that oversaw the…