Young B.C. girl with rare blood disease gets ‘overwhelming’ support online
The family of an 11-year-old girl with a rare blood disease has begun a social media campaign to raise awareness and provide updates on their…
Fort Simpson
New children’s book to reflect Dene laws, available in four languages
Our Northern Rivers is published in Chipewyan, South Slavey and Cree, alongside English.
Inspired by all the North has to offer, Denise Broomfield decided to incorporate Dene culture and values into her first children’s book. “I’m just so…
Indigenous business owner achieves dream of owning home town inn
It all started when a young girl from Fort Simpson dreamed of having her own inn. At age 13, Darlene Sibbeston, now owner of the…
Whooping cough confirmed in Fort Simpson
The chief public health officer has confirmed four cases of whooping cough in Fort Simpson as of Jan. 4. Whooping cough or pertussis is a…
Body of deceased operator missing near Fort Simpson recovered
The body of a deceased operator who was missing after his piece of equipment submerged in standing water, has been recovered. An RCMP press release…
One person dead in excavator accident in Fort Simpson
RCMP are reporting a “sudden death” following an apparent excavator accident in Fort Simpson. In a news release, police say officers in the community received…
Dental visits resuming in six NWT communities
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…
Lı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation hosting workshop on foundational Dene Values
The Men’s Warrior Path to Wellness will be held from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5 at the Bannockland Inn.
What does it mean to be a good man? Lı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation is hosting a weeklong workshop to answer that very question. The event…
Fort Simpson votes to remove liquor restrictions
A plebiscite was held on Nov. 12 to determine whether restrictions should be removed.
The village of Fort Simpson voted to remove liquor restrictions that have been in place for several decades. The results of the plebiscite found 175…
Fort Simpson’s Unity Store officially re-opens
The Unity Store in Fort Simpson officially re-opened at a new location on Monday. Celine Antoine, Fort Simpson deputy mayor, attended the grand re-opening of…