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Federal government announces $24 million for new Yellowknife wellness and recovery centre

Federal government announces $24 million for new Yellowknife wellness and recovery centre

The federal government is investing just over $24 million in the new wellness and recovery centre in Yellowknife, Member of Parliament Michael McLeod and NWT Health Minister Julie Green announced on Oct. 13.
Incumbent Nahendeh MLA Shane Thompson announces re-election bid

Incumbent Nahendeh MLA Shane Thompson announces re-election bid

The incumbent MLA for Nahendeh is hoping third time’s the charm this coming November.
“We’re very excited,” GNWT, Indigenous leaders and feds agree to major conservation framework

“We’re very excited,” GNWT, Indigenous leaders and feds agree to major conservation framework

Indigenous, territorial and federal leaders are celebrating a major milestone in both Truth and Reconciliation and in responding to climate change by taking a major step towards enabling NWT Indigenous governments to designate their own areas for environmental protection and conservation.
Highly dangerous contaminants found in Hay River illicit drugs, chief public health officer warns

Highly dangerous contaminants found in Hay River illicit drugs, chief public health officer warns

Carfentanil and benzodiazepines have popped up again in Hay River, prompting the NWT’s chief public health officer to issue another health advisory.
Stacie Arden-Smith to run in territorial election in Great Slave

Stacie Arden-Smith to run in territorial election in Great Slave

Two-term Yellowknife city councillor and current deputy mayor Stacie Arden-Smith has entered the race to become the next MLA for Great Slave.
Fort Providence RCMP advise of series of false complaints

Fort Providence RCMP advise of series of false complaints

The Fort Providence RCMP have been dealing with a wave of false complaints, according to a Friday, Oct. 13 news release.
EDITORIAL: All politicians should be required to take an exam before running

EDITORIAL: All politicians should be required to take an exam before running

A few weeks ago, the House of Commons engaged in a fiasco so utterly idiotic it defies logic — and shows we need to make a fundamental change to preserve our democracy.
Sakku’s new medical boarding home opens

Sakku’s new medical boarding home opens

Winnipeg building used to be the Clarion Hotel
Nunavut tests full-day kindergarten

Nunavut tests full-day kindergarten

Chesterfield Inlet, Whale Cove schools part of initiative
Pedestrian injured in incident with Yk Fire Division vehicle

Pedestrian injured in incident with Yk Fire Division vehicle

Paramedics were observed tending to person under a blanket at the intersection of Finlayson Drive and Range Lake Road