Behchokǫ̀ reports rise in cases; more recoveries in YK
A rise in COVID cases in Behchokǫ̀ is being reported a day after restrictions were extended. Five new cases were reported in the community, raising…
Hay River
10th COVID related death reported in NWT
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reporting another COVID-19 related death, the tenth resident to pass away since the start of the pandemic….
Cases rising in Hay River, declining in rest of NWT
Cases in Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation continued rising over the weekend. There are now 58 active cases in the two communities, that number…
COVID cases decline in YK; still rising in Behchokǫ̀, Hay River
For the first time in weeks, Yellowknife is reporting no new cases of COVID-19. There are 111 active cases in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ, meaning…
Former Hay River swim coach facing sexual assault charges
A former swim coach and school trustee from Hay River is in court facing more charges of sexual assault. Michael St. John is accused of…
Boil water advisory lifted in South Slave communities
The boil water advisory for several communities in the South Slave was lifted on Wednesday. The chief environmental health officer announced in a press release…
Evacuation order lifted for Vale Island
The Town of Hay River has lifted an evacuation order for Vale Island and the West Channel. As of 5:30 p.m. on May 10, the…
RCMP stops investigation into Hay River highrise fire
NWT RCMP has stopped its investigation into the source of the Hay River highrise fire that happened two years ago. Despite the territorial Fire Marshal’s…
NWT agriculture gets a boost from feds, GNWT
The federal and territorial governments announced a $400,000 investment into the NWT’s agriculture sector. Kevin Wallington, Choice North Farms business development manager, says the announcement…
Local fisherman not convinced with reopening Hay River’s winter fishery
“It's a lifestyle that's dying,” says Shawn Buckley.
It’s been 15 years since the winter fishery in Hay River has been open. Since then, fishermen on the Great Slave Lake have had to…