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Initial water testing in two Yellowknife schools that showed high levels of lead was conducted by unqualified staff who didn’t use national best practices for water sampling, says the GNWT. Elevated lead levels at Range Lake North School and William McDonald School were reportedly noticed after two tests months apart this…

Four new fires recently sparked across the Dehcho region, all of which are receiving measured responses. These fires began while much of the NWT is experiencing weather conditions that create greater opportunities for fires to start. This includes, warm temperatures, low humidity, and high wind speeds. These weather conditions are…