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Featured, Health, News December 15, 2023

Bacteria responsible for Lyme disease found in N.W.T.

No human cases of the disease have yet been reported.

For the first time ever, the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease has been identified in the Northwest Territories. That’s according to the territory’s Department of Health and Social Services on Thursday. As of yet, there are no confirmed human cases of the disease. But earlier this month, a Fort Simpson-area…

Community, Featured, Justice, News, Police September 15, 2023

Five youth arrested in connection with Fort Simpson property crimes

Four of the youth will participate in a 'youth diversion program' rather than face charges.

Five youth have been arrested and one charged in Fort Simpson in connection with a string of break-ins and thefts spanning two weeks, according to the RCMP. Police in the community were able to link three break and enters, three thefts from property, and one “mischief to a vehicle” to…

Community, Featured, News March 1, 2023

Team NT, or Team Yellowknife? Small communities lack representation at Canada Winter Games

Athletes say lack of access to facilities and community support are barriers

For Brittany Kendo, training for badminton in her home community of Tsiigehtchic was a challenge. With a population of less than 200, there is only one small gym, and one other person who would play with her. If that wasn’t possible, she says, “I would sometimes just go there and…

Community, Featured, Health, News October 19, 2022

Bedbugs infest Fort Simpson public housing, again

Twenty-six units in Fort Simpson and three in Wrigley were found to have bedbugs

Residents of Fort Simpson’s public housing have once again been inflicted with an infestation of bedbugs, and the housing authority says they aren’t sure why the community is such a hotspot for the pests. In September, CKLB received a tip from an anonymous source about another series of infestations in…

Justice, Police September 14, 2022

Stolen goods recovered after Fort Simpson convenience store break-in

Two 15 year-olds have been identified by the RCMP as the perpetrators

Two 15 year-old youths were responsible for a break-in and theft at a Fort Simpson convenience store earlier this week, according to the RCMP. Police responded to the break-in at Unity Store on Monday, Sept. 12. Cigarettes and lighters were stolen during the incident. Police later identified two 15 year-olds…

Featured, News August 31, 2021

Fort Simpson family displaced by fire asking for volunteers to help with repairs

The family is currently living in a camper and worries they will be unable to return home in time for winter.

After a house fire displaced her family, Wanda Sibbeston-Grossetete of Fort Simpson is worried her home won’t be repaired in time for winter. Sibbeston-Grossetete says they are in need of volunteers to help with repairs, but those are hard to come by as many in the community are busy repairing…

Featured, News July 28, 2021

RCMP asking public for help in Fort Simpson house fire investigation

Fort Simpson RCMP are asking for the publics’ assistance in an investigation on a house fire that happened on June 29. RCMP arrived at the home at approximately 7:30 a.m., finding it completely engulfed in flames. Investigators are unable to determine if there is a criminal element. The RCMP…

Featured, News July 12, 2021

‘We’re still here’: Lı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation remembers 100 years since Treaty 11

Powerful drum dances, a chance to gather and the opportunity to discuss the path forward shaped the week of events.

Johnny Landry grows emotional talking about all the hardship his people have faced since Treaty 11 was signed 100 years ago. “It’s good to know what really happened to us and how we got here today,” he says. Landry, a popular NWT musician, traveled from Fort Providence to Lı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́First…

Featured, News July 6, 2021

Treaty 11 celebrations kick off in LKFN

Commemorations are underway in Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation to mark 100 years since the signing of Treaty 11. A schedule of the events says the activities kicked off Monday morning with an opening ceremony. The afternoon had an Elders discussion, the serving of traditional foods and sewing. The day finished…

Featured, News June 8, 2021

Premier moves Minister Chinna off MACA portfolio amid criticism of flood response

Paulie Chinna is no longer the minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA). Premier Caroline Cochrane announced the change to her cabinet in a press release on Tuesday afternoon. Chinna will retain her other positions, including minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, and will take on the Workers Safety…