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History was made in Inuvik on June 10. It marked the first time the entire region came together to celebrate Inuvik Pride. Students and their allies from eight schools across the Beaufort Delta were joined by friends, family and supporters to show their support for one another as Inuvik celebrated one’s freedom to feel comfortable with who they are.

A few weeks ago, Northerners were graced with a visit from two of the top-ranked human beings alive. Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla of Cornwall took a whirlwind tour of the North, briefly stopping in Nunavut and Yellowknife.

Two people in custody after Hay River RCMP execute search warrants at two residences

The federal government on June 7 announced it will invest $4.5 million to support the cleaning and balancing of air handling units in Nunavut schools alongside the Government of Nunavut, which will be providing around $2.1 million for the same purpose.

As the region dries out from the worst flooding in living memory, a word of caution to anyone using the many waterways of the Mackenzie and Beaufort deltas: if you have an emergency on the water this summer, you may be on your own.

A service disruption has knocked out 911 emergency services in Inuvik.

Gerda Groothuizen, deputy fire chief of life safety and prevention, is retiring on July 29 after more than 32 years with the fire department.

Two men are awaiting a court date after Inuvik RCMP arrested four males in relation to a concealed firearm complaint.

Following an announcement from Dehcho First Nations, Herb Norwegian, Tim Lennie, and Jim Antoine have been confirmed as eligible candidates for the position of Grand Chief of the Dehcho First Nations (DFN).

Warmer and dryer than normal conditions have led to an open-air fire ban being imposed in Yellowknife effective immediately.