Colville Lake hit hard by COVID as cases keep rising
Around a third of the population of Colville Lake has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest numbers from the territorial government. A press…
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109 COVID cases in the Sahtú, more hospitalizations reported
The territorial government is reporting that there have been more hospitalizations as a result of the COVID outbreak. However, no exact number was provided as…
COVID outbreak declared at Norman Wells long-term care facility
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Sahtú Dene Nechá Ko ̨́ long-term care facility in Norman Wells. Two positive cases have been reported…
Fort Good Hope Chief requesting additional support from GNWT as COVID cases rise
Fort Good Hope Chief Tommy Kakfwi says he has requested additional support from the territorial government as his community faces a “staggering” COVID-19 outbreak. “We…
Tommy Kakfwi elected chief of Fort Good Hope
After a tight race, Tommy Kakfwi was elected chief of Fort Good Hope. The certified results state Kakfwi earned 85 votes, defeating incumbent Chief Daniel…
Fort Good Hope heads to the polls for chief and council election
Residents of Fort Good Hope will be voting in a chief and council election on Monday. Incumbent Chief Daniel Masuzumi is running against Tommy Kakfwi….
Délı̨nę to host second ‘listening’ session on caribou conservation in Sahtú
The second of five public listening sessions on caribou conservation in the Sahtú will be next spring in Délı̨nę. The session’s central question is “What…
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…
SRRB decides community plans should lead caribou conservation in Sahtú region
The Sahtú Renewable Resources Board recently decided to replace the Total Allowable Harvest system with community conservation plans.
What is the most effective way to conserve caribou? According to a recent report from the Ɂehdzo Got’ı̨nę Gots’ę́ Nákedı (Sahtú Renewable Resources Board), the…
Former Délı̨nę chief, George Cleary passes away ‘peacefully’
The community of Délı̨nę lost George Cleary on Thursday, a beloved and outstanding leader. The Cleary family says he passed away “peacefully” in a Facebook…