Yellowknife assault sends one to hospital

The Frank Gruben Pride Festival is raising awareness of Frank Gruben’s case as supporters celebrate the life of the unforgettable young man three years after he disappeared from Fort Smith. Ryker Jaxson Lonehardt, who is the festival's main organizer, says the goal is to help find Frank Gruben by calling attention to his story and creating a space where 2SLGBTQIA+ persons can feel safe and be honoured and celebrated.

Yellowknife RCMP have charged one person following reports of an armed robbery early on Wednesday morning.  

Advocates with the NWT Senior Society say ending Elder abuse can begin with awareness and prevention rooted in community knowledges. Community experts from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvik Justice Committee, the Yellowknife Senior Society and the NWT Seniors Society are planning to hold a panel discussion on the issues at stake for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Residents in the Northwest Territories who travel to Alberta to receive healthcare will now be able to access a MyHealth Alberta Account, giving them access to online records of the care they’ve received in the province.

The Tłı̨chǫ Government is hosting a special opening ceremony tomorrow at the Culture Centre in Behchokǫ̀ to celebrate the second year of their major reforestation project.