Open Air Fire Ban Lifted

Alayna Ward, with the YWCA NWT says the mural will occupy a central location. “A lot of the staff are located there and that's where a lot of the programs take place as well. We have a lot of traffic that comes in and out of that location, as well as a lot of families that live in that location. So the place of the mural would be right at the entryway,” said Ward. “It's going to create a really great inclusive welcoming space in the entryway,” added Ward.

The Chief Environmental Health Officer has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for the community of Wrigley and is asking the community to flush water faucets and equipment prior to using the system water.

A 17 year-old is facing charges following an alleged drug trafficking incident in Hay River that saw seven people arrested.  Officers say that the weekend incident is part of an “ongoing investigation” by the Hay River Detachment and the Territorial Crime Reduction Unit.

Members of the NWT Legislative Assembly Robert Hawkins and Kieron Testart are inviting the people of Yellowknife and surrounding communities to attend a public town-hall style meeting on crime prevention and public safety.

Alternatives North is inviting people across Canada to share their voices, stories, and creative reflections on Giant Mine through its community-driven initiative Notes to the Future: The Giant Mine Postcard Project.