NWT ice crossings preparing for closures this week

Two more schools in the territory have tested positive for lead in some of their drinking water fixtures. The GNWT announced today that they received lead testing results for Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School in Behchokǫ̀ and École St. Joseph School in Yellowknife. The two schools join a growing list of 14 other schools out of 20 tested schools in the N.W.T. that have tested positive for elevated lead in drinking water.

A 59-year old suspect is facing charges in an alleged incident of fraud following an investigation that began last year in Fort Providence. Police said the suspect may no longer be in the territory but a warrant has been issued for their arrest. The charges stem back to suspected fraud activity that allegedly occurred at a service station in the community of Fort Providence.

Members of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly are calling for the territorial and federal governments to commit to the construction of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.   

A progress update on the Downtown Safety Initiative highlights suggestions for both long-term and short-term ways the area can be supported.

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