There was laughter and good cheer in the air — until it was time to take a shot. Then, everyone would go quiet. Seconds later, the arrow would ring out across the forest, followed by words of congratulation or condolence. Dozens braved the cold for their shot at a bull’s…
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a pair of missing firearms in Fort Providence, according to the community’s mayor. According to an RCMP release, earlier this morning police were searching for a pair of rifles and some ammo that were stolen sometime before 3:30 a.m. In a post…
A suspect in an alleged Fort Providence assault is in custody after escaping arrest on Friday. Logan Causa, 22, was found at a “rural property” near Fort Providence on Saturday and arrested “without incident.” Early on Friday morning, Fort Providence RCMP responded to an alleged assault causing “serious injuries,” according…
The federal government is committing more than $500,000 in the Northwest Territories to help residents make their homes more energy efficient and ultimately lead to the creation of more jobs. Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, Michael McLeod, says the government is giving nearly $683,000 to Fort Providence-based Gonezu…
Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation Chief Joachim Bonnetrouge says his community is planning to search for unmarked graves near the site of a former residential school. Chief Bonnetrouge confirmed the search will happen in the coming months, but few details have been established yet. He said other community’s have been…
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya says there has been flooding along the Mackenzie River in the Fort Providence area which has caused at least one resident to evacuate his cabin. “I just happen to be down in Fort Providence and the high water is coming up for those with cabins…
Visiting dental services that were suspended as a result of the pandemic will be returning to six communities. A press release says the chief public health officer has issued COVID-19 precautions and approval to health facilities. Communities that will be receiving private dental teams include Fort Providence, Sambaa K’e, Fort…
Linda Croft says she finds herself kicking travelers out of Fort Providence several times a week. “I figure if no one else is going to do it, I’ll do it,” she says with a laugh. Croft, an employee with the Big River Service Centre, launched a petition demanding the Government…
Leadership in the Hamlet of Fort Providence is taking complaints about liquor in the community seriously and has met with the RCMP to step up enforcement. Both Deh Gah Go’tie Dene Council Chief Joachim Bonnetrouge and Mayor Danny Beaulieu say they have received “numerous direct complaints from concerned community citizens”…
On Friday, April 3, Fort Providence RCMP seized 20 bottles of alcohol and two guns during a check stop before the drivers entered the community. During the stop, police determined the guns were “unsafely stored”. Despite the seizures, police decided to not lay charges. In an email to CKLB, spokesperson…