Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek spoke on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Mackenzie Valley Highway between Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, the Gwich’in Tribal Council, and Pehdzéh Kı̨ First Nation yesterday.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is updating how medical travel benefits work for residents who have a valid NWT health care card, but do not have medical travel coverage through another program.
The wildfire in Wood Buffalo near the Whooping Crane nesting area is currently estimated to be 53,000 hectares in size and remains out of control. Aircraft operations were halted today because of weather conditions and safety concerns
A young child was tragically killed and another injured as a result of a fatal single-vehicle ATV collision this weekend. Police have issued a public advisory reminding the public to be mindful of the rules of the road to prevent the tragedy that took the life of a 6 year-old-child.
With June 15 marking Elder Abuse Awareness Day, advocates in the territory are calling for an end to the silence. Karen Willy, executive director of the Seniors’ Society has emphasized the importance of talking about elder abuse, a critical issue that is too often overlooked.“Abuse, whether it's abuse of a spouse or an Elder, abuse is quite often silent,” said Willy.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is asking residents to share their opinions on if the territory should submit a bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games.
Yellowknife RCMP have seized 23 firearms following their search of a residence as part of their ongoing investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity last Thursday.
While water levels have improved, the N.W.T. continues to face an unprecedented fourth season of drought, according to the latest measures taken between mid-May to early June. “Water levels have shown some recovery since the low water levels observed over the past few years, with increases in water levels due to an above-average snowpack in much of the Mackenzie River basin,” said Climate Change researchers with the territory in their latest report.