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RCMP nab Fort Providence man who had escaped custody

RCMP nab Fort Providence man who had escaped custody

The RCMP have arrested a 22-year-old man who had escaped custody.
Dempster Highway in worst shape in 20 years, say truckers

Dempster Highway in worst shape in 20 years, say truckers

Several trucking companies that service the Beaufort Delta are accusing the Yukon government of failing to properly maintain its side of the Dempster Highway.
Department of Health once again warns of toxic drugs in Hay River

Department of Health once again warns of toxic drugs in Hay River

The Department of Health is once again warning about the dangers of carfentanil and fentanyl being found in Hay River.
IN PHOTOS: Ingamo Hall packed for Totally Arctic Wrestling’s anniversary show

IN PHOTOS: Ingamo Hall packed for Totally Arctic Wrestling’s anniversary show

Inuvik’s Ingamo Hall was jam-packed on Nov. 14 for Aarigaa! — Totally Arctic Wrestling’s three-year anniversary show. Extra chairs had to be brought out of storage to cover the biggest beatdown in the Beaufort to date. Aarigaa is a term of excitement in Inuvialuktun. The show featured guest wrestlers Mitch Clarke and Matt Cross and set up a showdown in Tutkoyaktuk two nights later.
Nunavummiut find it easy to change names

Nunavummiut find it easy to change names

Iqaluit man now living as a legend: Infiniti Goddess Zeus Tyson Legend
Nunavut Government advises of multiple health centre closures in January

Nunavut Government advises of multiple health centre closures in January

Nunavut’s Department of Health is projecting seven communities will experience either health centre closures or a reduction in services over the holidays due to staff shortages.
Syphilis-HIV pop-in clinic now open

Syphilis-HIV pop-in clinic now open

A pop-up syphilis-HIV clinic is now open to the public.
EDITORIAL: I drove the Dempster at freeze-up so you don't have to

EDITORIAL: I drove the Dempster at freeze-up so you don't have to

We were having dinner at the El Dorado Inn in Dawson City on the eve of our first time on the Dempster Highway when the question was asked.
Inuvik Drum News briefs

Inuvik Drum News briefs

Notice of Election issued in Fort McPherson
Confusion over preschool playground ‘ban’ for daycares

Confusion over preschool playground ‘ban’ for daycares

Daycare operators have been left scratching their heads due to the Department of Education, Culture and Employment’s (ECE) proposal to ban the use of outdoor playground equipment during the winter.