In the early hours of this morning, Behchokǫ̀ RCMP responded to a call at a residence. Officers arrived at the scene to find a seriously injured 17-year-old male requiring immediate medical attention. Efforts to save the young man’s life were made on-site, as officers administered first aid until the arrival…
After 11 days away from home, residents of Rae were finally allowed to return home this morning. The Tłı̨chǫ Government announced on Wednesday evening that residents could return home just after 10 a.m. this morning, but power will not be restored until 2 a.m. this afternoon. The community was first…
One transport truck driver went unscathed Monday after a bullet came through the passenger window of the truck hitting the sleeper cab’s back wall. The incident occurred on Highway 3 near Boundary Creek. Police confirmed the truck had been hit by a rifle-fired bullet and the driver was unharmed. The…
A search for a potential missing person near Behchokǫ̀ has concluded with no one found and no one reported missing, according to RCMP. On Tuesday, RCMP Corporal Matt Halstead confirmed the police had received “an as of yet, unsubstantiated report that a person may have gone under water near Behchokǫ̀.”…
From far and wide, Canadians everywhere will be celebrating Indigenous People Day in honour of the traditions and knowledge of First Nations people. Below is a compilation of festivities happening in the N.W.T. in honour of Indigenous Peoples Day: Dehcho region Liidlii Kue First Nation, Fort Simpson At the Ehdaa…
A rise in COVID cases in Behchokǫ̀ is being reported a day after restrictions were extended. Five new cases were reported in the community, raising the number of active cases to 49. The restrictions will be in place until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8. Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation…
COVID restrictions have been extended in Behchokǫ̀ as there is no clear downward trend in the number of new infections. Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer (CPHO), says in a press release the restrictions will be in place until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8. Trick or treating will…
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reporting another COVID-19 related death, the tenth resident to pass away since the start of the pandemic. No details were given on the deceased resident, but the most recent death was recorded in GNWT daily COVID update. The update says nine of…
For the first time in weeks, Yellowknife is reporting no new cases of COVID-19. There are 111 active cases in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ, meaning 14 people have recovered since Thursday. Restrictions officially loosened in the three communities at 5 p.m. on Friday. The entire territory, except communities under additional…
Restrictions in Behchokǫ̀ have been extended another week as community transmission continues to occur within the community. Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer, said in a press release there is concern COVID-19 is not resolving as quickly as expected. As of 9 a.m. on Thursday there were 66…