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'She is on a mission': Eileen Beaver honoured for lifelong contributions to language, education and culture
Eileen Beaver, a respected elder and advocate for Indigenous education and language preservation, was recognized last week for her work with the Connected North program and her contributions to language revitalization, education and culture in the north.
3-day event planned in Fort Smith, N.W.T., aims to 'save our community' from toxic drugs
The Salt River First Nation in Fort Smith, N.W.T., is working to eliminate drug use in the community with a three-day event planned for next week to discuss the issue and look for solutions.
Pine Point Mine Ltd. and Town of Hay River sign agreement in hopes of restarting mining project
The agreement is the beginning of the community engagement phase of the project, the hope is that this process will help iron out all the logistics before the assessment and permitting phase.
Town of Hay River, N.W.T., ordered to pay former finance director 8 months' salary
A Northwest Territories judge ruled the Town of Hay River did not give proper notice to Harris when terminating him from his position in 2015. He was awarded eight months worth of salary and the value of his benefits.
N.W.T.'s newest charging station boosts confidence for some EV owners on long drives
The N.W.T.'s goal of a zero-emission vehicle corridor continues to take shape, including with the recent installation of the first EV charging station in Hay River.
Public Starlink Wi-Fi set up on N.W.T.'s Highway 5 outside Fort Smith
The free service went live on Oct. 23 and is available to anyone who needs it. Some residents say it could save lives.
Fort Smith residents call for more support for youth after alarming RCMP report
As first reported by Cabin Radio, the report, presented during at a recent town council meeting, detailed troubling statistics of mischief, theft and other offences. At the meeting, RCMP said many of the incidents involved intoxicated youth.
Concerned Fort Smith, N.W.T., residents call for completion of cemetery fence
'Everybody that goes there has lost somebody dear to them,' said Fort Smith, N.W.T., resident Brad Tuckey. 'Grief is hard enough without having to worry about whether the cemetery is being properly maintained.'
Skate park in Fort Smith, N.W.T., closed due to vandalism — days after volunteers helped reopen it
The skate park in Fort Smith, N.W.T., will now likely be closed until spring, after it was vandalized last month.
Fort Simpson man accidentally shot by wildlife officer in 2019 reaches settlement with gov't
Dennis Nelner settled with the territorial government on Sept. 23 over the shooting but says the process felt impersonal and failed to address the deeper issues.