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Inuvik Drum News briefs: June 25, 2024

Inuvik Drum News briefs: June 25, 2024

Norman Wells resident faces slew of charges following robbery spree

Norman Wells resident faces slew of charges following robbery spree

Kevin Kivi, 30, accused of more than a dozen offences after several calls to police on June 23 and 24
Wildfire near Fort Good Hope continues to grow

Wildfire near Fort Good Hope continues to grow

Blaze exceeds 5,400 hectares
NWT average weekly wage rises to $1,656.42

NWT average weekly wage rises to $1,656.42

NWT employment rate in decline, but weekly wages increasing
QIA moves on development initiatives after concluding board of directors meeting

QIA moves on development initiatives after concluding board of directors meeting

Joint project with City of Iqaluit being discussed
Government of Canada investing $25 million for Deh Cho all-season road

Government of Canada investing $25 million for Deh Cho all-season road

NorZinc to benefit from funding, but road near Nahanni Butte will be open to public as well
Temperatures of 30C in heat warning for Tsiigehtchic, Fort McPherson

Temperatures of 30C in heat warning for Tsiigehtchic, Fort McPherson

Five people charged following cocaine bust in Fort Simpson

Five people charged following cocaine bust in Fort Simpson

The RCMP have charged five individuals following a search of a residence in Fort Simpson on June 20 that turned up approximately 65 grams of suspected crack cocaine, more than $3,400 in cash and other drug paraphernalia.
Woman charged after infant sent to Yellowknife hospital with 'life-altering' injuries

Woman charged after infant sent to Yellowknife hospital with 'life-altering' injuries

Toddler also reportedly assaulted
Volunteers pitch in to clean up Iqaluit

Volunteers pitch in to clean up Iqaluit

Snows may melt, but garbage doesn't. "Now that most of the snow in town has melted," Poasee Peter commented on the Facebook group Iqaluit Service Announcements on June 3, "the ugliness is becoming more evident.