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The Government of the Northwest Territories has announced the Primary and Community Health Care Framework, outlining a path to improve primary and community health across the territory.  

Two fires that have been burning in the Wood Buffalo park have crossed into the Northwest Territories and will now be managed together as the Klewi Complex.

A new mural by Behchokǫ̀ artist James Wedzin tells the story of women, girls and communities living in the North and the work towards healing, interconnection and cultural safety within the space. The debut of the impressive painting brought together community members, artists and leaders in downtown Yellowknife for the YWCA NWT’s 60 year anniversary.

Elbows Up For Climate, an alliance of more that 300 mayors, councilors and local elected leaders from across Canada, held an urgent climate summit today and issued a statement calling for the federal government to make climate change a priority.

The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Tłı̨chǫ Government are making progress in their partnership on the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge Replacement Project on Highway 3. 

The fire raging in the Wood Buffalo National Park has grown again, reaching a size of 46,674 hectares, according to the latest report.

Police reported that two men are facing charges after a weapon and cash were seized at an airport in Norman Wells. The RCMP said they suspect the alleged activities are related to the drug trade according to a tip received Sunday.

Kathy Lepine with NWT Parks says erosion on the Twin Falls Trail system is so extensive it is unlikely that the trails above the falls will reopen — ever. There are also growing concerns about the stability of the bank.

YWCA NWT is celebrating their 60th anniversary with an Open House and Mural Unveiling this week in Yellowknife. Behchokǫ̀ artist James Wedzin’s gorgeous artwork will be showcased at the event with the presentation of the mural.