Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Yellowknife on Thursday marked a “historical” and unprecedented moment, committing billions in infrastructure and defence investments across the North. A number of Indigenous leaders were in attendance, including Dene National Chief George Mackenzie, Ɂek'wahtı̨dǝ́ Danny Gaudet of Délı̨nę, Chief Lloyd Moses of Pehdzeh Ki First Nation and President of the North Salve Métis Alliance Marc Whitford,
Police are warning drivers to expect a stronger law enforcement presence on roads across the territory in the coming days. The increased activity is part of National Impaired Driving Prevention Week, an initiative led by Public Safety Canada.
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson believes the funding announcement made by the federal government earlier this week is an important step forward for the NWT and for Canada’s Arctic as a whole.