YK Sobering Centre to remain in Salvation Army for 6 more months

A 33-year-old is facing drug related charges in connection to an alleged incident of vehicle theft. According to the report, on Saturday RCMP received a tip that two people were on route to Behchokǫ̀ to deliver drugs. RCMP reported that they located the vehicle at a gas station in the city of Yellowknife. Police said the vehicle had been reported stolen on Dec. 2.

The Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola has issued a public advisory that there is a significant increase in influenza activity in the territory, particularly in Yellowknife. Dr. Kandola reported that most cases so far are Influenza A (H3 subtypes) with two-thirds of cases occurring in children and adolescents under 18. According to the report, the trend is expected to spread to other communities and the general population, especially as the holiday season approaches.

A Yellowknife man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing from police after making a false emergency call to 9-1-1 last month. The 27-year-old suspect was allegedly the subject of outstanding charges when the incident occurred in the city last month, said police.

The Department of Infrastructure announced that the Mackenzie River crossing at Tsiighetchic was opened on Sunday Dec. 7. - a five day difference in it’s five-year average opening date of Dec. 2. Scientists say the above average temperatures mean that previous mantras of “set it and forget it” used by industry development in the North will have to be reconsidered.

The GNWT announced that the Yellowknife Airport will be conducting a live security and emergency preparedness exercise on Tuesday. According to the announcement issued today, the exercise is part of routine testing that happens every two years.