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Featured, Justice, News, Police October 13, 2023

Fort Smith man charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, robbery

The investigation also spawned a separate investigation into drug trafficking.


A Fort Smith man has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and robbery in connection with an incident that left two men injured late last month. The investigation that led to the arrest of 19-year-old Christian Gordon also spawned a separate investigation into drug trafficking. The incident took place…

Community, Featured, News, Police May 11, 2023

Update: Community search for Frank Gruben enters its second day

Gruben hasn't been seen since May 5. Community members have been searching for him since Thursday morning


Last updated Friday, May 12 at 12:05 a.m. The search continues for Frank Gruben in Fort Smith, and a community-led search party is out for the second time this morning. About 35 residents turned up yesterday for a search party, organized by resident Larissa Emmons. As Emmons described yesterday morning,…

Featured, News July 21, 2021

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 will be up until July 31.  The checkpoint was established early in the pandemic as a preventative measure for ensuring no one could enter the…

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Community, Featured, News January 13, 2021

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 investigating the case, which they characterized as a sudden death. The NWT coroner service is assisting the investigation. The RCMP says there are no public…

Community, Featured, Health, News December 17, 2020

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 returned from travel outside of the NWT and is isolating at home with one other person. There is no additional exposure risk. The ID Now…