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Beneficiaries request RCMP investigation into SSI purchase of outfitter, other organizations

RCMP says it won’t give details to protect the investigation. 


Some Sahtú beneficiaries are calling for an RCMP investigation into the Sahtú Secretariat Inc. (SSI) and other organizations in the region. “At this time we are requesting the assistance of the RCMP Forensic Investigation Unit to begin investigations immediately,” reads a letter sent to police by Raymond Yakeleya, Walter Blondin…


RCMP investigating attempted armed robbery in Behchokǫ̀

Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Behchokǫ̀ restaurant last week. According to an RCMP press release, on Nov. 13, a masked man entered Trappers Hideaway Restaurant allegedly carrying a gun. The suspect demanded money from an employee but fled before the employee could respond. The suspect was…


RCMP investigating ‘suspicious’ death in Yellowknife

RCMP says officers responded to an incident in downtown Yellowknife early Saturday morning. Police say one person was found with “significant injuries” and was later pronounced dead. CKLB has heard the victim is an Indigenous woman but will be withholding the name until confirmation from the coroner’s office. In a…



Inuvik man facing murder charge

A 38-year-old Inuvik man is facing a murder charge after an incident in June.  On June 5, a man was found injured and unresponsive on Union St. in Inuvik, says an RCMP press release.  After a police investigation, Michael Drescher was arrested and charged on Oct. 14. Police say there…


Missing 31-year-old man ‘located safe and sound’

A missing 31-year-old man who was reported missing has been located and is safe. An RCMP press release issued Wednesday morning said Felix Joseph Boulanger had last been seen in the Finlayson Drive area on Oct. 13. A release issued Wednesday afternoon says Boulanger has been located. The RCMP thanked…


Police seize alcohol destined for Whatì

An unrelated police investigation on Sunday led to the seizure alcohol intended to be smuggled into Whatì. An RCMP press release says at approximately 2:45 a.m., police were at a hotel on 49th Ave. for a separate investigation. Police then discovered 42 bottles of liquor and eight cans of beer…


Fort Smith teen found safe

Updated Sept. 17: 9:30 a.m. Shamus Martin has been found safe once again. Police did not say where the 14-year-old was found. This was the third time Martin was reported missing in little over a week. CKLB asked RCMP if police can prevent this type of situation from repeating itself….