GNWT to remove border checkpoint near Fort Smith
The territorial government announced it will be removing the highway 5 checkpoint at the NWT-Alberta border near Fort Smith. A press release says the checkpoint…
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RCMP investigating ‘sudden death’ in Fort Smith
Early Sunday morning, police in Fort Smith responded to a call at a residence and found an unresponsive 47-year old woman. Local RCMP are now…
Missing Fort Smith youth found safe: RCMP
Fort Smith RCMP say a missing 14-year-old has been found safe. Police did not give any details on where the youth has found.
One person diagnosed with COVID-19 in Fort Smith
The territory’s new rapid test machines have diagnosed on case of COVID-19 in Fort Smith. In a public health advisory, officials say the individual recently…
Missing Fort Smith teen located
A missing teen from Fort Smith has been located safe and sound. The RCMP thanks the public for its assistance.
Fort Smith RCMP requesting help locating missing 14-year-old
Police are asking for help finding a missing 14-year-old from Fort Smith. Shamus Martin was last seen on Sept. 7 at his residence in Fort…
New passes allow for passage between NWT- Alberta border
Special passes are now available to NWT residents traveling between Fort Smith and neighbouring towns in Alberta. The GNWT said in a press release the…
Chief: Salt River First Nation no longer at risk of flooding
The risk of flooding in Salt River First Nation appears to have passed, said Chief David Poitras. The water levels on the Slave River were…
Alberta residents near NWT border can enter for essential services
The Government of the Northwest Territories has clarified travel restrictions for Albertans near the border. Smith’s Landing First Nation and Fort Fitzgerald residents are only…
Man lucky to be alive after he falls into Slave River south of Fort Smith
A 26-year-old canoeist is fortunate to be alive after he fell into rapids on a frigid Slave River on Thanksgiving Monday, just south of Fort…