Rolling: Husky accused speaks, hog problem, Giant contracts – updated Monday, 1pm
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First Nation frustrated as Pine Point project awaits permit
A company drilling at Pine Point says results are exciting, but must wait for more permits. The local First Nation says that process is “too complicated.”
NWT records ‘highest-ever’ number of foreign immigrants
The NWT Bureau of Statistics says the territory just recorded its highest-ever annual and quarterly numbers of immigrants arriving from outside Canada.
Heat warnings in place across southern NWT
Residents in Dehcho and South Slave communities have been told to take precautions as hot weather parks itself over the southern Northwest Territories.
Fort Smith students plan on-the-land ‘Rainbow River Retreat’
Students and teachers in Fort Smith are establishing an on-the-land camp that aims to help youth create gay-straight alliances in every South Slave community.
GNWT and union announce identity of their mediator
The territorial government and Union of Northern Workers (UNW) have confirmed Vince Ready will act as their collective bargaining mediator.
