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Chief Mackenzie raises concerns over latest bill on clean drinking water

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
Chief Mackenzie said renewed federal attention to the water crisis facing First Nations communities is welcome, but added that the latest bill was developed and introduced without the “consultation, cooperation, or consent” of First Nations. “Clean drinking water is a fundamental human right and a Treaty obligation — not a favour to be granted at the Crown’s convenience,” said Chief Mackenzie.

Northern Premiers meet for annual forum

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Premiers from Canada’s three northern territories met this week for the Northern Premiers Forum this week to discuss the issues facing northern communities.

City of Yellowknife seeking input on Niven Lake Ravine Trail

City of Yellowknife Alice Daniels -
The City of Yellowknife is asking residents and trail-users to weigh in on the planned improvements to the Niven Lake Ravine Trail. 

NICO Project Access Road gets conditional approval

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
The NICO Project Access Road was just approved for conditional funding through the First and Last Mile Fund. The news comes on the heels of Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson visit to Yellowknife and the commitment of more than $73 million by the feds to be invested in mining and infrastructure projects across the country.

NWT Seniors’ Society releases new scam prevention booklet

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
The NWT Seniors’ Society has released their new publication, Be Scam Safe, to help seniors keep themselves safe from financial scams.

Federal investment in mining infrastructure announced

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson has announced that up to $73 million will be invested in mining and infrastructure projects across the country.  

Crews continue to battle fires in N.W.T.

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
As crews action wildfires across the territory, hot and dry conditions are anticipated to continue into early next week, with a chance of thunderstorms.

NWT Fire says three crew members lost their lives in Bird Dog aircraft crash

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
NWT Fire confirmed that tragically three crew members lost their lives in the Bird Dog aircraft crash west of Fort Simpson on Wednesday evening.“Our organization is grieving alongside the families, friends, colleagues, and the broader wildfire community as we process this unthinkable loss,” said Wildland firefighters in a public message this afternoon.

Meet Chinook, one of the Musical Ride’s latest editions, named by a NWT youth

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
Chinook, a 2 month old foal with the RCMP’s famed Musical Ride was just named by a Yellowknife youth. Her name is among nine for foals born this year, chosen from more than 5,000 entries in an annual contest where youth help find names for the adorable new born foals. “[Chinook] is Canadian. It means warm wind,” said Jerrett in the youth’s written description of the name submission.

UPDATE: NWT Fire reports serious incident involving bird dog aircraft

Fire Lisa Iesse -
Late Wednesday night NWT Fire reported there has been a serious incident involving a bird dog aircraft working with an airtanker group to action a wildfire near Fort Simpson. Mike Westwick with NWT Fire said crews with the territory’s department of Environment and Climate change are responding to the incident with the RCMP.

Stride and Ride heading to Hay River

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
The town of Hay River is capping off the month of June with their first Stride and Ride. The event gives participants a chance to walk, run or bike and enjoy the outdoors, while out on Hay River's trail system
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