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Tuktoyaktuk man arrested after allegedly pointing loaded rifle at police officers

Tuktoyaktuk man arrested after allegedly pointing loaded rifle at police officers

A Tuktoyaktuk man is in custody after repeatedly pointing a loaded rifle at RCMP officers.
“Our children are being left behind” Parents and regular MLAs decry state of Education in NWT

“Our children are being left behind” Parents and regular MLAs decry state of Education in NWT

Overhauls to the Education Act currently being proposed aren’t drawing tremendous confidence from parents or regular MLAs alike.
IN PHOTOS: Inuvik paints the streets with pride

IN PHOTOS: Inuvik paints the streets with pride

Inuvik was beaming with pride on June 5. A huge conglomorate of social clubs, service organizations and governments came together on Pride Day to show their support for the LGBTQ2S+ community and to show hate has no place in the streets of Inuvik. Following the march, a barbecue and concert was enjoyed by all.
Former NWT Premier honoured in Ulukhaktok with stamp unveiling

Former NWT Premier honoured in Ulukhaktok with stamp unveiling

When former NWT premier Nellie Cournoyea was told Canada Post was going to issue a special edition stamp in her honour, she knew exactly where she wanted them to have the unveiling ceremony and why.
Special administrator to oversee Tsiigehtchic’s transition to hamlet

Special administrator to oversee Tsiigehtchic’s transition to hamlet

A special administrator will be appointed to run Tsiigehtchic next month as it transitions from charter community to hamlet.
EDITORIAL: We need to stop letting haters call themselves ‘phobes’

EDITORIAL: We need to stop letting haters call themselves ‘phobes’

Something occurred to me while I was covering Pride this last week.
VIDEO: Mouth Harp Demonstration

VIDEO: Mouth Harp Demonstration

Stanislav Ksenofontov demonstrates how to play a mouth harp, a traditional musical instrument of the Sakha Sire, a region of Siberia North of Mongolia, during the Arctic Development Expo in Inuvik, N.W.T on June 14.
VIDEO: Tetlit Gwich’in Dancers

VIDEO: Tetlit Gwich’in Dancers

Fort McPherson’s Tetlit Gwich’in Dancers were in Inuvik June 13 to perform as part of the Arctic Development Expo. Here the demonstrate a waltz.
Next steps for Tsiigehtchic to be revealed June 14

Next steps for Tsiigehtchic to be revealed June 14

With an overwhelming majority of Tsiigehtchic voting in favour of hamlet status, all eyes are on an upcoming meeting with Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) to determine the next steps.
Woodland frogs serenade one another in the Beaufort Delta

Woodland frogs serenade one another in the Beaufort Delta

When you say the word “Arctic,” certain iconic animals jump to mind.