More community housing strategies ‘close to final’
Twelve of the NWT's new, highly anticipated community plans are close to being finalized. They're designed to provide a roadmap out of the housing crisis.
‘Back on track,’ Fort Simpson housing authority to get new board
A year after Fort Simpson's housing authority entered administration over mismanagement allegations, a new manager has been hired and a board will be appointed.
Fort Simpson liquor plebiscite remains in limbo
A call for a plebiscite to remove alcohol restrictions in Fort Simpson still awaits territorial action, nine months after councillors received a petition.
Village gets go-ahead for work on Tsetso Trail
The chipsealing of a portion of Tsetso Trail in the village of Fort Simpson began last week, resolving the question of whether the work would take place. The village had been waiting for the OK from the territorial government to include that section in a plann...
NWT fishers hope new approach will boost sales, jobs
Fishers on Great Slave Lake hope the GNWT's latest vision for the industry will significantly boost sales and help the industry create more jobs.
Daughter confronts Fort Simpson funeral isolation concerns
An investigation into out-of-territory visitors at a Fort Simpson funeral continues. The family acknowledged one woman had not self-isolated.
Plans for closure of 43 wells in Cameron Hills continue
Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd is on track to repair and suspend wells at its Cameron Hills site ahead of abandonment and reclamation work.
Medical residents begin inaugural NWT training program
Dr Thomsen D’Hont and Dr Kajsa Heyes are the first two residents to participate in the University of Alberta's Yellowknife Family Medical Residency Program.
Chase the Ace jackpot winner in Fort Providence
Irene Sangris of Dettah went home with $33,256 after winning Fort Providence's Chase the Ace game.
Changes to resource acts mean greater transparency
Changes to two NWT resource acts will improve transparency and increase information that will be made public, according to the territory.
More support needed for seniors’ assisted living programs
The NWT Senior's Society is calling for the territorial government to provide more support for assisted living programs for seniors.
Smith’s Landing ‘taken aback’ by reports of reduced oilsands monitoring
Alberta and Ottawa reportedly agreed to reduce environmental oversight of the oilsands. Chief Gerry Cheezie said his First Nation may begin its own monitoring.