Rocky Simpson, MLA for Hay River South, learned in the Legislative Assembly Friday that Hay River will be receiving half of the 48 long-term care beds originally slated for the community. Simpson said that residents in his riding “became excited, and not in a good way” when they learned of…
Basket weaving, youth mentorship and on-the-land activities are some of programs getting a funding boost from the federal government. MP Michael McLeod announced funding just shy of $435,000 going towards 23 seniors programs across the NWT. The funding is coming from the New Horizons for Seniors Program, but according to…
Dennis Nelner says it would not have been unusual for all sorts of people to be living under his mother’s roof when she was alive. He says many young Fort Simpson residents moved into his mom’s basement as their first foray away from home. Madeline Nelner would also invite people…
Updated Feb. 21 to reflect budget and spaces available in each community. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is launching a two-year pilot project to provide caregivers for elders, seniors and people with disabilities. The project will be in six NWT communities including: Behchoko, Dettah, Ndilo, Yellowknife, Tuktoyaktuk…