40 Elders and some vulnerable residents evacuate Tulít’a
According to Chief Frank Andrew of Tulít’a, approximately 40 Elders and some vulnerable residents have evacuated Tulít’a and are on the way to Délı̨nę and…
Norman Wells
Swords, guns, ammunition seized in Norman Wells raid
No charges have been laid in connection with the raid
Three swords, 16 long-barrel firearms and more than 1,300 rounds of ammo were among the weapons seized by Norman Wells RCMP this week. On Monday,…
2 cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Imperial Oil worksite in Norman Wells
No public exposure risk identified in the community, Public health
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Norman Wells, Wednesday evening. The chief public health officer, Dr. Kami Kandola (CPHO), confirms the cases…
Dental visits resuming in six NWT communities
Visiting dental services that were suspended as a result of the pandemic will be returning to six communities. A press release says the chief public…
No known cause yet for fire at Imperial Oil site in Norman Wells
Air quality does not appear to be affected, the company says.
There is still no known cause for a fire that broke out at the Imperial Oil facility in Norman Wells on Friday evening. Imperial responded…
Wildfire outside Norman Wells believed to be human caused
The fire is now under control
A wildfire discovered over the weekend outside Norman Wells is believed to be human caused. The department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) says on…
Ex-mayor of Norman Wells fined for cocaine possession, sentenced to time served for missing court
A former mayor of the Sahtu community of Norman Wells has been fined $2,000 after he was convicted earlier this year of possession of 3.2…
Public health advisory issued for Norman Wells and Fort Good Hope due to wildfire smoke
The office of the NWT Chief Public Health Officer has issued a public health advisory for residents of Norman Wells and Fort Good Hope due…
Officials look for cause after fire destroys log home in Norman Wells
Norman Wells RCMP are investigating a house fire that occurred Sunday. In a news release issued yesterday they state that upon arrival officers assisted the Norman…
Body found in lake near Norman Wells is that of missing man Darren Whiteman
The Chief Coroner of the Northwest Territories has confirmed that a body found last month in Lennie Lake, about 35 kilometres north of Norman Wells,…