Dettah ice road closes for the season
The Dettah ice road is closed for the season, while the Liard River ice crossing to Nahanni Butte will close within 72 hours.
Construction on Avens Pavilion likely to begin this month
Avens plans to begin construction of a new 102-unit seniors' facility by the end of the month, so long as there are no delays due to development permit appeals.
NWT art stolen overnight, Edmonton gallery says
Nine works by Northwest Territories artists were stolen from an Edmonton gallery's Crafted NWT exhibition early on Wednesday.
Nunaryuam Qaangani Tariuq: New Arctic Ocean sign installed
An Inuvialuktun translation – Nunaryuam Qaangani Tariuq – now appears on Tuktoyaktuk's increasingly famous Arctic Ocean sign.
New fibre line’s rollout frays nerves in Hay River
Their houses? Feet apart. Their internet speeds? Different worlds. A Hay River woman had to fight to convince Northwestel her home could be connected to fibre.
NWT’s public health emergency extended into 14th month
The NWT’s public health emergency was extended as the territory neared the point at which 75 percent of eligible adults have received at least one vaccine dose.
Norman Wells offers home for people affected by isolation rules
Norman Wells residents who would otherwise have to isolate for 14 days with someone returning from travel can now use a special home set up by the town.
Five arrested in Fort McPherson for impaired driving
Five people in Fort McPherson were charged with impaired driving offences, RCMP said. Meanwhile, a collision involving two snowmobiles is being investigated.
Apply for $50K for your waste reduction initiative
Applications are open for groups and individuals to receive up to $50,000 for initiatives that reduce, reuse, or recycle waste in NWT communities.
Ulukhaktok asked not to hunt caribou until July 15
A hunters and trappers committee in Ulukhaktok is asking community members not to hunt caribou from the Dolphin and Union herd for the next three months.
How can people in the NWT get a Covid-19 vaccination record?
While your Covid-19 immunization card is not an official vaccination record, people vaccinated in the NWT can request a permanent record by filling out a form.
Fort Smith moves to stop entering into private leases
After tension over its seniors' room, Fort Smith’s council passed a motion to stop using private leases if they don't allow the town to keep control of a space.