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N.W.T. MLAs call on territorial gov't to declare state of emergency in Norman Wells
Sahtu MLA Danny McNeely said that the rising cost of living is Norman Wells means some are leaving the community and others are living in fear. MLAs passed a motion on Thursday calling on the territory to declare a state of emergency there.
Meant to protect the land from wildfires, fire retardant could be doing damage of its own
Residents of the Sahtu are raising concerns about the impact of fire retardant and are asking the N.W.T. government for more information about how it contributes to changes in the region’s land and water.
Remaining assault, sexual assault charges stayed in case against former Yellowknife councillor
A jury found Robin Williams not guilty on six charges of assault. On Monday, the Crown prosecutor stayed the remaining eight charges against Williams for assault and sexual assault. Williams says the case has had a devastating impact on his life.
Sahtu leaders divided on Imperial Oil's emergency 3-year water licence renewal
A committee of Fort Good Hope leaders says it doesn't trust Imperial Oil's operations in Norman Wells, N.W.T., and it's opposing the company's application for a three-year water licence renewal.
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.