Olympic judoka Passoa Jr. to host workshops

The Acho Dene Koe First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on housing to strengthen collaboration and improve housing outcomes for the community of Echaot’l Koe (Fort Liard).

Canada’s federal government is responding to changing global economic conditions by increasing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit and introducing a new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.

Business organizations from across the territory have published an open letter calling for action on economic growth and Arctic security across the Northwest Territories. 

“It’s too warm!,” says Andy Simpson, who was out with grandson Trayson in the city of Yellowknife this afternoon. Simpson, who is originally from Behchokǫ̀ but lives in Yellowknife, explained he remembers the days when January would see temps well below the minus 40 zones, something that is rare now. Austin Marshall, Rotary Club president, was also out and about this afternoon and agreed that “It’s not as cold.”

The GNWT are working on a new development plan for the Fort Smith Airport and want to hear from the public. They said the plan is aimed at increasing economic growth, “guiding the present” and boosting future airport development. The previous plan was released back in 2005. Officials are working on a new one which they say will include a series of recommendations, analyses and policies for future long term airport development, “typically for a 20-year period.”.