Mary Beckett

The pending closure of the NWT’s three huge diamond mines will certainly reduce direct taxation revenues for the territorial government, but it’s the ripple effects through the private sector that could really hurt our economy, says the minister in charge. During a virtual town hall Thursday night — the first…

The community of Behchokǫ̀ has set a temporary alcohol prohibition for the upcoming handgames weekend. Under the order, residents are prohibited from consuming, purchasing, selling, or transporting liquor within the restricted area. The ban took effect at midnight on Thursday and will remain in place until midnight on March 16….