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Late barge delayed solar array installation in Ulukhaktok

Late barge delayed solar array installation in Ulukhaktok

Barge delays didn’t just limit the amount of fuel available in the the communities of Ulukhaktok, Paulatuk and Sachs Harbour this year.
Santa Claus and his reindeer get green light to travel in NWT

Santa Claus and his reindeer get green light to travel in NWT

The big day is Sunday and that means Santa Claus will be gearing up his sled to head around the world.
Lutherans create $101,000 fund to address homelessness, food insecurity and families in violent homes

Lutherans create $101,000 fund to address homelessness, food insecurity and families in violent homes

The Holy Family Lutheran Church has donated $101,000 as the place of worship prepares to close its doors permanently.
In Inuvik, basketball is more than a game for North’s top coach

In Inuvik, basketball is more than a game for North’s top coach

Stephanie Parkes says it’s an honour to be named Sport North’s 2022 Coach of the Year, but the real reward was seeing the impact she’s had on the athletes she’s coached.
No Dettah ice road this Christmas

No Dettah ice road this Christmas

The Dettah has not reached sufficient ice thickness and likely won’t be open by the average opening date of Dec. 24.
EDITORIAL: All I want for Christmas is solar power

EDITORIAL: All I want for Christmas is solar power

This week we checked in with solar superhero Klaus Dohring, whose company Green Sun Rising has installed 48 solar systems across the North in eight years — saving more than 330,000 litres of diesel fuel from power generation.
Attorney General’s claim NWT Act under fire “unfounded in law”: federal government

Attorney General’s claim NWT Act under fire “unfounded in law”: federal government

Federal officials say a claim by NWT Attorney General R.J. Simpson that a federal child welfare law undermines the NWT Act is incorrect.
Dene leaders seek resignation of GNWT staff who authorized Lutsel K’e camp search

Dene leaders seek resignation of GNWT staff who authorized Lutsel K’e camp search

Dene Nation chiefs gathered in Yellowknife last week to discuss a variety of issues and opportunities concerning Denendeh and its people, including a September incident that led to a search of a Lutsel K’e governed camp .
Inuvik Drum News briefs, Dec. 22 2022

Inuvik Drum News briefs, Dec. 22 2022

ENR seeks info on illegal caribou harvest
RCMP give Santa a helping hand delivering presents

RCMP give Santa a helping hand delivering presents

Santa’s not the only one hauling gifts around the North this year.