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Grant Scott named Municipal Administrator for Tsiigehtchic

Grant Scott named Municipal Administrator for Tsiigehtchic

Grand Scott has been named Municipal Administrator of Tsiigehtchic as the community transitions from Charter Community to Hamlet.
Tales from the Dump: Only the bear would know for sure

Tales from the Dump: Only the bear would know for sure

For your reading enjoyment, this is a summer’s tale that is loosely based on a bush tale I heard many years ago. Back in the days before electronic devices when people used to talk to one another.
Firefighter dies from injuries sustained during Fort Liard operation

Firefighter dies from injuries sustained during Fort Liard operation

A firefighter from Fort Liard battling a wildfire in the Fort Liard district has died from injuries sustained in an incident on Saturday afternoon. The announcement was made Sunday morning by Jessica Davey-Quatntick, a wildfire information officer for the GNWT.
Get another Covid-19 booster in the fall, Canada’s immunization panel recommends

Get another Covid-19 booster in the fall, Canada’s immunization panel recommends

Canadians should get another Covid-19 vaccine booster in the fall if it’s been at least six months since their last dose or Covid-19 infection, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) said on June 11.
Team Wainman reflects on banner year

Team Wainman reflects on banner year

Being on stage, named team of the year, can mean many things for many people, but for team Wainman it can summarized in one word.
Richard Edjericon seeks re-election as Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh MLA in the fall

Richard Edjericon seeks re-election as Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh MLA in the fall

Richard Edjericon, MLA of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh, is seeking re-election in the fall with a focus on continuing his advocacy work.
Canada’s Indigenous women forcibly sterilized decades after other rich countries stopped

Canada’s Indigenous women forcibly sterilized decades after other rich countries stopped

Decades after many other rich countries stopped forcibly sterilizing Indigenous women, numerous activists, doctors, politicians and at least five class-action lawsuits say the practice has not ended in Canada.
Hells Angels spotted in Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk

Hells Angels spotted in Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk

Two members of the Hells Angels motorcycle club have been spotted travelling through Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk wearing their gang colours.
Indigenous men diagnosed with more advanced prostate cancer, Canadian study says

Indigenous men diagnosed with more advanced prostate cancer, Canadian study says

Indigenous men have more serious and later-stage prostate cancer when they’re diagnosed than non-Indigenous men, a new Canadian study says.
Planned power outages for Inuvik this weekend

Planned power outages for Inuvik this weekend

If you live on the south side of town, plan on going to bed early Sunday and Monday.