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Gwich'in councils in Inuvik and Aklavik take grand chief to court
In court documents obtained by CBC, the plaintiffs say that a Feb 3. board meeting amounted to an attempted “hostile takeover” of the Gwich’in Tribal Council by Frederick Blake Jr. and other board members who were present.
Sudden closure of Yellowknife's Great Slave Animal Hospital worsens N.W.T. vet shortage
The closure of Yellowknife’s Great Slave Animal Hospital has left both pet owners and animal care non-profits in N.W.T. scrambling to find veterinary care.
Yellowknifers loving free admission at the Fieldhouse
Many Yellowknife residents say they are seeing a positive change at the Fieldhouse this year, after city council decided to waive admission fees to use the facility’s indoor track and playground.
'It's really a great city': Yellowknife lauded during 3rd annual welcoming event for newcomers
The Fédération Franco-Ténoise’s held its third annual Newcomers Day event at the Legislative Assembly in Yellowknife on Saturday.
Frederick Blake Jr. now acting as Gwich'in Grand Chief
Frederick Blake Jr. is now acting as Gwich'in Grand Chief, but not all Gwich'in communities were represented at the board meeting where he was confirmed.
Northern premiers decry U.S. tariffs, voice support for counter-measures
The premiers of N.W.T., Yukon and Nunavut are voicing their support for the Canadian government’s plan to enact counter-measures after the U.S. announced punishing tariffs on nearly all Canadian goods Saturday.
Frederick Blake Jr. sworn in as Gwich'in Grand Chief despite board's intent to appeal
The Gwichya Gwich’in Council in Tsiigetchic swore in Frederick (Sonny) Blake Jr. as Gwich’in Grand Chief on Friday, despite the Gwich’in Tribal Council’s board saying it will appeal the N.W.T. Supreme Court decision declaring Blake Grand Chief.
Unseasonably mild weather wreaking havoc on N.W.T. winter roads
Over the past five days, temperatures across the N.W.T. have been an average of 14 degrees warmer than seasonal norms, according to Environment Canada scientist Christy Climenhaga, and many communities have seen temperatures above freezing.
End of community learning centres brings uncertainty, opportunity for small N.W.T. communities
The announcement that Aurora College will close community learning centres in N.W.T. has brought uncertainty for small communities that rely on the facilities to fill a number of needs.
Former Yellowknife city councillor testifies at his assault trial
Testifying at his trial on Tuesday, former Yellowknife city councillor Robin Williams denied all of the accusations of assault and sexual assault, and presented his own account of the incidents in question.