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A black bear sighting in the Northlands neighbourhood of Yellowknife this weekend caught some area local residents off guard. It is unclear what caused the encounter, but experts advise that the public should keep food and food waste in airtight containers to prevent encounters, as bears have a keen sense of smell.

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson has released a statement on Northern priorities ahead of this week’s meeting of Canada’s Premiers and First Ministers in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Minister Rebecca Alty says changes to the child benefits program came into effect Monday and could bring up to $165 dollars more per year in support for essentials per child. While child advocates agree the government supports remain critical, they say it no longer keeps pace with factors like the rising cost of living.

The RCMP has announced that they will be updating the design of their front-line vehicles for the first time in over 30 years. They say their new design will improve visibility and showcase a ‘modern, distinctive appearance’.

Evacuees from the Dehcho are facing dynamic impacts closing in on one month of wildfire threats.

Due to extremely hot and dry weather conditions in the territory, several territorial parks in the North Slave, South Slave and Dehcho regions have implemented fire bans, effective immediately.

The Government of the Northwest Territories and the City of Yellowknife are advising residents that encampment clean ups at three Yellowknife sites will continue bi-weekly beginning today.

The Tłı̨chǫ Government has issued a public response to the Ekati Diamond Mine’s closure after the mine entered into receivership on July 14. Tłı̨chǫ leaders said that the latest mine closure has created more uncertainty for workers and their families.

Patrick Scott is being remembered across the North as a community leader who inspired collective action, a husband, father, grandfather, Indigenous land rights negotiator, author and philanthropist. After being diagnosed with cancer more than 13 years ago, Scott was vocal about “embracing” every moment with family and friends. On Wednesday night, daughter Itoah Scott-Enns made a public statement that her father had spent his final moments surrounded by family.