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Government taking action to help make the territory safer for Indigenous women and girls

Government taking action to help make the territory safer for Indigenous women and girls

Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, spoke about changes the GNWT are making in response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
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Dog owner recounts a wolf encounter and ensuing week that nearly cost pet its life

Dog owner recounts a wolf encounter and ensuing week that nearly cost pet its life

When the life of a family’s canine companion was endangered by a wolf attack, they did everything they could to save his life.
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WATCH: Truck and taxi collision on Franklin Avenue forces delays at Franklin Avenue and 48 Street

WATCH: Truck and taxi collision on Franklin Avenue forces delays at Franklin Avenue and 48 Street

A taxi registered to City Cab and a truck were involved in an accident in the intersection of Franklin Avenue and 48 Street, just outside of Glen’s Your Independent Grocer, on Monday afternoon.
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Julian Morse declares his intent to run for MLA in Frame Lake

Julian Morse declares his intent to run for MLA in Frame Lake

Julian Morse, a former Yellowknife city councillor, is running for MLA in Frame Lake. He said that he decided to run because he is interested and invested in the future of the NWT.
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Overcoming the fear of communication

Overcoming the fear of communication

It happens all the time in relationships and is a tough cycle to break. The fear of communication. The fear of being ridiculed for your opinions, needs, and feelings. Fear of rejection or losing your partner, friend or family member. Don’t be afraid. You’ll only dishonour your SELF by backing down from a situation you feel strongly about. I’ve been in this exact place. Communicating my needs, being ridiculed and shamed for even having needs which caused me to clam up and resentment to build.
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Overlander Sports sold to previous owners’ daughter, Aislinn Stirling-Crosby, and husband Jordan Crosby

Overlander Sports sold to previous owners’ daughter, Aislinn Stirling-Crosby, and husband Jordan Crosby

Aislinn Stirling-Crosby and Jordan Crosby have been the co-owners of Overlander Sports since last winter. Stirling-Crosby is the daughter of the previous owners, Bill and Sandra Stirling, and Crosby is their son-in-law and has been the store’s manager for approximately five years.
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Mark Lewis being promoted to CEO of Det’on Cho Management LP

Mark Lewis being promoted to CEO of Det’on Cho Management LP

Mark Lewis is being promoted to CEO of Det’on Cho Management LP
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Indigenous housing organization rejects GNWT’s Homelessness Strategy

Indigenous housing organization rejects GNWT’s Homelessness Strategy

A draft of the GNWT’s Homelessness Strategy was released on March 30, but the National Indigenous Housing Network (NIHN), based in the NWT, expressed concerned that the approach would not be enough to address the problems Indigenous peoples are facing.
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477 grams of cocaine seized by RCMP in barricaded home; 11 people charged

477 grams of cocaine seized by RCMP in barricaded home; 11 people charged

RCMP detachments in Hay River, Fort Simpson, Behchoko and Fort Smith arrested 11 people, seized approximately 477 grams of crack cocaine and $52,000 from a residence.
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Gnarwhal launches their first self-titled album

Gnarwhal launches their first self-titled album

Gnarwhal, a local band of four, released a new album today, named by the band itself.
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