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Controversial homecoming
A Tsiigehtchic man accused of killing his cousin was granted permission to attend his mother's funeral in the community where the alleged murder took place.
On the road with mobile trades training
It looks like your standard big-rig trailer, but with the push of a few buttons the unassuming box-like structure transforms into a trades training classroom and an opportunity for remote communities in the Beaufort-Delta.
A community approach to learning
Greg Storey has been on the job as supervisor of schools for the Beaufort Delta for nearly two months now. When News/North spoke to him back in January he said his plans for the first little while in the position was to get a feel for the district.
Whooping cranes have tough winter
Whooping cranes from Wood Buffalo National Park have had a tough season on their wintering grounds in Texas. A record number of the endangered birds have died at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
Investigation underway in abuse claim
An RCMP member from Behchoko has been appointed to investigate claims of police abuse made by a Dettah elder. Alfred Baillargeon, 74, had been drinking in downtown Yellowknife on Jan. 22, when he was picked up by police for being intoxicated.
College program adds environment
One of Aurora College's cornerstone programs is undergoing major changes, including getting a new name. Earlier this year, the Natural Resources Technology Program added the word environment to its title.
Mine's job creation slow-going
Sometimes even the best of intentions can hit a snag. In late February, Deninu Ku'e First Nation (DKFN) signed an agreement with Avalon Rare Metals Inc to provide the company with 1,000 core boxes for its winter drilling program at Avalon's Thor Lake project...
Man pleads not guilty to punching pilot
A Fort Simpson man pleaded not guilty last week to interfering with a pilot during a flight from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife. Stephen Waugh was not in court in Yelllowknife but was represented by lawyer Stephen Shabala.
Man charged in stabbing incident
A 21-year-old man has been charged with stabbing another man after an altercation in Norman Wells. Lindsay McNeely of Norman Wells has been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon in connection with the stabbing.
A partner in life and church
Gordon Bush serves two higher callings in Fort Smith. Not only is he the husband of Rev. Ann Bush, the Anglican priest in the community, he is also her partner in serving the congregation of St. John's Anglican Church.
The exciting world of food science
According to Grade 12 student Autumn Semple, no one wants to eat gummy bears that don't taste good. "Pea protein doesn't taste good so they have to make it taste as best as possible," the Aklavik student said from the University of Saskatchewan where she is participating in the Be a Food Researcher for a Week program.
One-stop information
Visitors to Fort Smith soon may have a one-stop-shop for information. The Town of Fort Smith and Wood Buffalo National Park have agreed to work on a partnering agreement under which their separate visitor information centres will be combined at the park headquarters.
Bayview developer pursued by bank
As the incomplete Bayview Estates housing development sits idle for yet another winter, its builder has been marked in the gun sights of a B.C-based bank that provided the company with a mortgage on the property.
Catch it, treat it, beat it
Sharon Low said it’s interesting how we view life before being diagnosed with cancer. “Before diagnosis we take our mortality for granted,” the 37-year-old colon cancer survivor said.
Fort Smith teen dies suddenly at dance
A Fort Smith teenager died on March 14 after collapsing at a youth dance, part of the Wood Buffalo Frolics winter carnival. The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Trevor Nadary.
'E' for environment
One of Aurora College's cornerstone programs is undergoing major changes, including getting a new name. Earlier this year, the Natural Resources Technology Program added the word environment to its title.
Trip of a lifetime
A young woman from the NWT recently had the trip of a lifetime in Japan and on the Pacific Ocean. Candice Lys, 26, was among 11 delegates from across Canada who joined others from around the globe in the 21st Ship for World Youth (SWY) program.

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