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Infrastructure, defence investment in North “historic” says PM, NWT leaders

Northwest Territories My True North Now Staff -
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Yellowknife on Thursday marked a “historical” and unprecedented moment, committing billions in infrastructure and defence investments across the North. A number of Indigenous leaders were in attendance, including Dene National Chief George Mackenzie, Ɂek'wahtı̨dǝ́ Danny Gaudet of Délı̨nę, Chief Lloyd Moses of Pehdzeh Ki First Nation and President of the North Salve Métis Alliance Marc Whitford,

Taltson Hydro unit back online

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
The Taltson hydro unit is back online and supplying power to the South Slave region.

Increased police presence anticipated for Impaired Driving Prevention week

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
Police are warning drivers to expect a stronger law enforcement presence on roads across the territory in the coming days. The increased activity is part of National Impaired Driving Prevention Week, an initiative led by Public Safety Canada.

Premier R.J. Simpson makes statement on new federal investment in the North

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson believes the funding announcement made by the federal government earlier this week is an important step forward for the NWT and for Canada’s Arctic as a whole.

Fort Smith community advocate Melissa Johns announces candidancy for President of the Fort Smith Métis Council

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Fort Smith community advocate and economic development leader Melissa Johns has announced her candidacy for President of the Fort Smith Métis Council.

Three major NWT infrastructure projects among $30B announced by Prime Minister Carney

Northwest Territories True North FM News Room -
Three major infrastructure projects across the Northwest Territories were named as part of a $35 billion funding announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney.In addition to defence based investments into bases in Yellowknife, Inuvik, Iqaluit, and Goose Bay,  The Mackenzie Valley Highway Project, the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor and the Talston Hydro Expansion project all have all received the green light from the federal government.

Beauty of Wood Buffalo festival brings folks across north and south together

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
Four days of festivities brought cultural celebrations, traditions, fashion as well as friendly family fun and competition to the North. The Wood Buffalo Frolics brought together community members from across the North and bordering regions.

City advises regularly running water to prevent freezing sewers

City of Yellowknife Alice Daniels -
The City of Yellowknife is reminding residents to use their water fixtures regularly to help prevent freezing in residential sewer lines this winter.

Housing NWT completes two new duplexes in Fort McPherson

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Housing NWT has completed two new three-bedroom duplexes in Fort McPherson, adding four new social housing spaces to help meet housing needs in the community.

Summit aims to empower Northern youth facing gender-based violence

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
An upcoming two day gathering in Hay River will focus on empowering youth amid ongoing high rates of gender-based violence in the North. Organizers say that when youth engage in dialogues and proactive responses to gender-based violence this can help to grow supportive networks and raise awareness.

Technical Safety Act receives assent

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Technical Safety Act has received assent and will come into force this summer. This act simplifies existing legislation around the regulation of electrical-mechanical safety by uniting them into one clear and coordinated act.
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