TOPIC: NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
N.W.T. MP Rebecca Alty in cabinet should make 'big difference,' some northerners say
N.W.T. MP Rebecca Alty is now the minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, while Nunavik MP Mandy Gull-Masty is the new minister of Indigenous Services.
N.W.T. court orders illegal occupants to vacate site near Lindberg Landing
Conflict is brewing over the illegal occupancy of a plot of land along the Liard River, which is withdrawn as part of the Dehcho Process. The occupants are ordered to leave by Aug. 1, but they say they have a right to be there and have nowhere else to go.
Dangerous drug combo detected in N.W.T. was even more complex than originally thought
A dangerous drug mixture reported last week by N.W.T. health officials contained even more kinds of drugs than originally thought, the Health and Social Services Department said Tuesday.
'Normal' fire activity for now, says N.W.T. Fire, but danger could ramp up in July
Richard Olsen, the manager of fire operations for the territorial government, said fire behaviour modelling from Natural Resources Canada shows “normal” fire activity is anticipated in the territory until the end of June, but fire danger is expected to ramp up in July and August.
N.W.T. aims to open new transitional housing facility near Yellowknife this fall, but offers few details
The territory says more details about the planned transitional housing facility will be released after the contract is awarded this summer.
Q&A | How changes to U.S. bird protections law could impact N.W.T. species
David Browne is the head of policy for conservation and advocacy organization Birds Canada. He spoke with Hilary Bird, the host of CBC's Trailbreaker, about why he is concerned changes to the U.S.'s Migratory Bird Treaty Act could impact species in the north.
Fire near Fort Smith, N.W.T., under control after weekend evacuation alert
A wildfire near Fort Smith, N.W.T., is now under control, meaning it's not expected to grow beyond its current boundaries, according to N.W.T. Fire. The town had been on evacuation notice for a wildfire started around Primrose Lane and Carl's Drive, within a few hundred metres of homes.
Residents in Mark Carney's N.W.T. hometown send care package of local goods to the new PM
A care package with goods from the prime minister's hometown of Fort Smith, N.W.T., is on its way to Ottawa — and the woman who put it together just hopes it'll make him smile.
Things 'stable' in Fort Smith, N.W.T., with nearby wildfire being held
The situation is stable in Fort Smith, N.W.T., as a nearby wildfire continues to be held at a size of four hectares, N.W.T. Fire says.
Q+A | As Indigenous communities consider banishment to address drug crime, a lawyer explains how it works
Leaders at a public safety forum hosted by the Dene Nation in Yellowknife last week talked about banishing people from communities as a way to tackle the drug crisis. Lawyer Marc Gibson explains how that might work.
Fort Smith, N.W.T., downgraded to evacuation notice as nearby wildfire now being held
A wildfire on the east end of Fort Smith, N.W.T., is now being held by fire crews and an evacuation alert has been downgraded to an evacuation notice.
Jury finds former N.W.T. teacher guilty of sexual assaults
On Saturday night, a jury found Neil Barry guilty of two charges of sexual assault and two charges of sexual exploitation; he was acquitted of one other charge of sexual assault.
Northern kite-skier pitching Great Slave Lake as premier destination for the sport
Having made several a kite-skiing trip across the N.W.T.'s Great Slave Lake already — including to Hay River and Łútselk'e — Eric McNair-Landry says he thinks the N.W.T. could be a world-class destination for the sport.
N.W.T. premier supports minister amid criticisms of territory's health care
The premier of the Northwest Territories is re-affirming support for his health minister after a group of three MLAs accused the health minister of not taking her role seriously and threatened to oust her from the job.
In Enterprise, N.W.T., hope new administrator will 'reset' rebuilding hamlet
In Enterprise, N.W.T., some are hopeful a new government-appointed administrator will be able to help the hamlet rebuild after 2023's devastating fire and the tumultuous couple of years that have followed.
Locums aren't the only ones who need incentives, says N.W.T. doctor
A Stanton Territorial Hospital ER doctor is saying they want more transparency when it comes to staffing issues and work conditions. Staff are expected to work long hours, and feel disrespected.
Black Girl in Love (with herself) taking the stage at Northern Arts and Cultural Centre
This spring, The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC) presents Black Girl in Love (with herself) — a bold and honest live show from award-winning writer, speaker and wellness advocate Trey Anthony.
Health officials warn of dangerous drug combination detected in N.W.T.
Fentanyl mixed with a rare benzodiazepine was detected in drugs seized between Fort Good Hope and Norman Wells. The chief public health officer of the N.W.T. is warning that the territory is seeing an increased presence of methamphetamine and higher quantities of fentanyl.
Mayor and council dismissed in Enterprise, N.W.T., as territory appoints administrator for hamlet
N.W.T.'s Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Vince McKay has appointed a municipal administrator for the Hamlet of Enterprise, saying the move is necessary to stabilize operations and ensure good governance.
No active wildfires yet, but fire danger rising in southern N.W.T.
The risk of wildfires around Fort Liard and Nahanni Butte is expected to be high in the next couple days, the N.W.T. government said Wednesday.
N.W.T. gov't setting up transitional housing near Yellowknife
There's no opening date yet, but the N.W.T. government says it's developing a new, temporary housing option for people who are homeless in the N.W.T.
'Don't give up on yourself or your family': Yellowknife marks Red Dress Day with march for MMIWG2S+
For Red Dress Day in Yellowknife on Monday, people gathered for a march and feast to support the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
2 Alberta men facing firearm, drug charges in Norman Wells, N.W.T.
RCMP say they seized a loaded stolen handgun and several types of drugs from a rental home in Norman Wells, N.W.T., on Saturday.
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N.W.T.'s top doctor on measles risk, and being 'a victim of our own success' as vaccination rates drop
Dr. Kami Kandola, the N.W.T.'s chief public health officer, is urging people to confirm whether they've been vaccinated against measles and be alert to any symptoms after a case of measles was confirmed in the territory over the weekend.
Power outages reported in some N.W.T. communities
Power was out in Fort Smith, N.W.T., for more than an hour on Monday afternoon because of issues with the Taltson power system. Hay River and Yellowknife also saw brief outages.