Emelie Peacock

NWT Species at Risk says the threats faced by barren-ground caribou are “unprecedented.” Their first ever progress report on the barren-ground caribou was released Thursday. The five year review includes eight distinct caribou herds from those in stark decline, like the Bathurst and those that appear to be increasing, like the Beverly herd. Some barren ground caribou herds listed in the report are more at risk than others, each having separate management plans.

Housing NWT has completed construction on a new three-bedroom duplex in Paulatuk, adding two new social housing to the community, helping to replace homes which are reaching the end of their service life.  

Diabetes Canada has launched a fundraising challenge, where your training ground is the kitchen — it’s a cooking challenge, not a 10K. With Aprons in Action, participants build confidence, cook healthy meals, raise funds, and compete for a chance to cook live with celebrity chefs on World Diabetes Day Nov. 14 in Toronto.

Changes to the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program announced earlier this year by the Government of the Northwest Territories have now come into effect.

The NWT Ladies Ask Facebook group is holding their first Meet and Greet this Sunday