City, YKDFN launch sprinkler system to protect communities from wildfires
Approximately 100 years ago a wildfire left Dettah smoldering, giving it the name which translates to “bunt point.” “We don’t want history to repeat itself,”…
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Missing boater recovered by community search party, not RCMP: Dettah Chief
Dettah Yellowknives Dene First Nation Chief Edward Sangris says a resident recovered the body of a deceased boater found on Great Slave Lake last Thursday….
Dettah ice road closes for season
The Dettah ice road is now closed for the season. The territorial Department of Infrastructure made the announcement on Twitter on Sunday. It said the…
Giant Mine remediation team presents closure plan at public hearing
The Giant Mine Remediation Project team is hoping the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board will approve its water license and land use permit for…
Edward Sangris wins 4th term as Dettah Chief
Members of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation have given Chief Edward Sangris a fourth mandate as chief. According to preliminary results from returning officer Lynda…
Four Candidates in race for Dettah Chief
Members of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation are getting ready to head to the polls this summer. Four candidates are vying for Chief in Dettah….
RCMP suspend search for missing snowmobilers after body spotted in water
Mounties in Yellowknife are suspending the active search for three missing snowmobilers after a deceased person was observed in a large area of open water….
Still no sign of missing snowmobilers traveling from Dettah to Lutsel K’e
There is still no sign of three snowmobilers who have not been heard from since late Monday night. RCMP say Sam Boucher, 65, Cammy Boucher,…