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YKDFN issues eviction notices to houseboaters

Eviction notices were issued on Friday to houseboaters residing in Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) traditional territory. Jason Snaggs, CEO of the YKDFN, says the eviction notices were the first step — if they are ignored, legal action will be pursued. A press release says houseboaters anchoring on YKDFN territory…


Early morning fire reduces houseboat to ash

A houseboat on Yellowknife Bay now lays in ash after an early-morning fire on Wednesday. According to RCMP, the fire began shortly after 3 a.m. and was “out of control” by the time officers and city firefighters reached the area. Two residents left the house safely with one being brought…