Yellowknifer

Nearing the end of January, some NWT residents ages 5 to 11 will be approaching the eight-week window to begin receiving second doses of Covid-19 vaccinations.

Residents of Behchokǫ̀ can now sign up for internet speeds that are up to 16 times faster than before thanks to a new full-fibre internet service.

Recent videos and screenshots from the Stanton Territorial Hospital obstetrics unit have been denounced as “unprofessional” and lacking empathy for staff and clients struggling with a continued lack of service.

Clinton Unka, of the Deninu K’ue First Nation in Fort Resolution, has joined the field of candidates running in the byelection to fill the vacant Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh seat.

Covid-19 or no Covid-19, World Snow Day was scheduled for Jan. 16 with the slogan, Bring Children To The Snow, as per the International Ski Federation.

Rasid Abdula, an Edmonton resident facing three counts of cocaine trafficking in NWT court, is wanted on an arrest warrant after years of delays impacting his legal proceedings.

City Councillor Stacie Smith has been named Yellowknife’s new deputy mayor, replacing Councillor Steve Payne in the role.

More funding, clearer guidelines and fairer distribution of resources are needed to improve the GNWT’s harvesting assistance program, according to a recent review of that program.

The Government of Canada is providing $9 million to retrofit 50 Yellowknife homes in an initiative through the Borealis Housing Co-Operative.

A translator and interpreter for four decades, Mary Rose Sundberg says she understands the importance of language in both individuals and communities flourishing: “One of the things I see often happening is that as soon as someone finally realizes that they want to change their life, their way of life, the way they’re living their life, they want to they go on this healing journey.