100.1 GO FM - We're Your Feel Good Pop Station

Behchokǫ̀’s temporary ban on alcohol extended to May 29

Behchokǫ̀ Community’s ban on alcohol was extended yesterday to May 29th.  

The Behchokǫ̀ Council approved the extension of the Temporary Prohibition Order on Wednesday, May 20th. 

The temporary order was originally imposed on May 9th in an effort to discourage and curb unlawful activities.

                     

In a release sent the same day, the council cited public safety concerns caused by a significant increase in alcohol abuse and related unlawful activity.

The second-order will be imposed from May 19th to May 28th.

It states that no person shall consume, purchase, sell or transport liquor within a 25 km radius of the SportsPlex including all areas of Rae, Frank Channel, and Edzo.

For more information please email [email protected] 

Mo Fahim
Mo Fahim
The Moose News Reporter, If you see any news in the making contact The Moose News Team at 100news.moosefm.com or call 867-920-2523

Continue Reading

You may also like



cjcd Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Folks light up Inuvik and share feasts heading to Arctic market in Inuvik

The sun last rose on Dec, 4 in Inuvik and with full darkness covering the haunting beauty of the Arctic landscape, the community has decorated their homes and the town with outdoor lights for the winter festivities. “We enjoy seeing the lights here in the community, it's pretty dark this time of year, so it really brightens up the whole group, the whole town,” Amanda Szedo, who is a special projects and events coordinator with the town of Inuvik.

Ekati Diamond Mine receives over $100M loan from feds

Minister Rebecca Alty and Minister Caitlin Cleveland announced that the Ekati Diamond Mine will receive a federal loan of over $100 million. In response, Minister Cleveland says the federal decision will help provide support at a difficult time for workers, their families, Northern contractors and communities. The minister adds that financing decisions alone will not resolve pressures to support and protect Northern workers and businesses.

Youth form a “human chain” across Franklin Ave. to help feed the hungry

Students from École St. Patrick’s High School braved the minus 30 degree cold to form a “human chain” from the school to the city’s main food bank at the Salvation Army this afternoon. Community outreach is a big part of the school’s culture all year round with awareness events, fundraisers and food collections happening each month of the year and today was no exception. Nearly 600 students were involved in the food drive.

GNWT responds as Alberta restricts gender-affirming care for youth

“We are in active conversations with other jurisdictions to ensure pathways are available if any necessary services become no longer available in Alberta.” Health officials in the territory are assuring that they remain committed to providing gender-affirming care and ensuring that care remains accessible and publicly funded for NWT residents, including youth.

Tenth school of 13 has tested positive for lead, says GNWT

The GNWT announced that two schools in the South Slave region have tested positive for elevated levels of lead in drinking water. According to testing results being released across the territory, ten of 13 schools so far had elevated levels of lead in drinking water. The GNWT plans to test all schools since launching a comprehensive testing protocol in the fall.