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Building materials for long-delayed health centre in Tulı́t'a, N.W.T., now warped and mouldy
Materials intended for use in a new health centre in Tulı́t'a, N.W.T., have become mouldy and warped from weather and moisture damage and are now unusable for the facility.
RCMP seize 4.7kg cocaine, $360K in biggest drug bust in N.W.T. history
RCMP have arrested and charged three individuals related to the bust. Police say the arrests and seizures have disrupted drug trafficking and organized crime in the territory and that it will make a difference in N.W.T. communities.
N.W.T. gov't scrapping $100K to family violence shelters, shelters say bring it back
A network of family violence shelters and safe homes are urging the government to reinstate a $100,000 fund that supports in-person collaboration and trauma-informed training. The government says those meetings can happen virtually.
N.W.T. minister defends government's decision not to disclose costs related to former hospital building
Infrastructure Minister Caroline Wawzonek said she couldn't disclose information about the territory's agreement to sub-lease its own building because commercial leases are proprietary.
What's the plan for adult learning in small N.W.T. communities? MLAs want to know
MLAs asked Education, Culture and Employment Minister Caitlin Cleveland on Friday what her department's plan was for adult learning in small N.W.T. communities, after Aurora College announced a little more than two weeks ago that it would close 19 community learning centres.
Tłı̨chǫ Government still developing N.W.T.'s Whatı̀ Falls for tourists, no timeline on opening
The Tłı̨chǫ Government is working to open a day-use area first with the possibility of a campground to share the beauty of the Whatı̀ Falls and bring economic opportunity for the community.
Former Yellowknife councillor claims charges against him fabricated
Robin Williams is accused of 14 counts of assault and sexual assault. He's pleaded not guilty to all of them.
RCMP reconsidering silence over whether it's investigated N.W.T. officers for use of force
The RCMP will reconsider its decision to keep silent on whether it's investigating two of its officers in the N.W.T. for excessive use of force, a recent report shows.
How Gamètı̀, N.W.T., rocked in the new year with Welder's Daughter
Northern band Welder's Daughter performed in Gamètı̀, N.W.T. on New Year's Eve, marking the band's first time performing in the community, as well as Gamètı̀'s first live performance in five years.
Yellowknife man convicted of murder granted 6-month day parole
A parole board says Francis Yukon, convicted of murder, manslaughter and attempted murder, has made progress with treatment and that the parole plan helps facilitate reintegration into society.