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Judge denies fast-track request in Fort Smith French-language education case
A judge has denied a request to fast-track a case about French-language education in Fort Smith. A group of parents is suing the territorial, saying their rights are being denied and they want better support for minority language education.
N.W.T. Supreme Court grants eviction orders for occupants of 2 cabins
The N.W.T. Supreme Court has issued several rulings in cases related to the territorial government’s push to remove unauthorized cabins from public land, two of which resulted in eviction orders.
Town of Fort Smith issues fines, seizes dirt bikes over concerns of unsafe riding
The Town of Fort Smith is cracking down on unsafe riding and is seizing dirt bikes and issuing fines for bylaw violations. The town said it's about safety but they are open to community-led solutions.
Chiropractor opens new clinic in Hay River, N.W.T., to fill health-care gap in the South Slave
A new chiropractic clinic in Hay River, N.W.T. aims to improve access to care across the South Slave, where residents often travel hours for basic health services.
Aurora College research team wants to change the way the North looks at food security
The Aurora College research team wants to create more conversations about self-sufficiency and connect with the community to share and receive knowledge.
'It changed my life that day': Enterprise still divided after devastating fire
Once a tight-knit hamlet of around 100 people, residents say the community is torn and still a long way from recovery, both physically and emotionally.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2022 death in Hay River, N.W.T.
Riley Jordan Moyah has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2022 death of 24-year-old Roland Lamalice. Moyah appeared in territorial court Monday in Hay River.
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.
Town of Hay River, N.W.T., gives money to youth centre, neighbourhood watch program
The Town of Hay River, N.W.T., is investing in some of its local non-profits organizations. The Hay River Youth Centre and Hay River Watch, a neighbourhood watch program, will each receive $2,500 to support their initiatives.
Hospital in Hay River, N.W.T., has no doctor on site this week
The Hay River Regional Health Centre will only have two nurse practitioners on site this week for assessment and triage because of staffing shortages. Patients needing further care can access a doctor over the phone or will be medevaced.