Tuk RCMP the latest to bring in big liquor haul
Police in Tuktoyaktuk say they have intercepted 190 bottles and cans of alcohol heading into the Arctic coast community by vehicle. More »
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Police in Fort McPherson seize 144 liquor bottles
RCMP in Fort McPherson say they seized 144 liquor bottles after receiving a tip-off that the drinks were being brought into the community. More »
Inuvik airport runway to expand in $150M federal project
Inuvik's Mike Zubko Airport runway will be extended by 3,000 ft with the help of $150 million in federal dollars announced on Wednesday. More »
Judge again questions sentencing options for sex offenders
Days after a slamming a lack of NWT treatment options for offenders, a judge asked if federal sentencing rules make "second-class victims" of Indigenous women. More »
Holly Campbell fourth person planning run for Nunakput MLA
Holly Campbell joins three other contenders in the territory's northernmost riding - incumbent Herb Nakimayak, Annie Steen, and Alisa Blake. More »
'Lock your doors at night,' judge warns Tuk residents
Judge Donovan Molloy expressed dismay at the lack of treatment options for a sex offender with FASD being released back into the Tuktoyaktuk community. More »
Communities 'cross fingers' barge season continues smoothly
The NWT government says this year's barging season is on-schedule. Communities which lost shipments last year hope everything runs smoothly this time. More »
Sallie Ross to run for MLA in Inuvik Twin Lakes
Ross is the second person to announce a run in Inuvik Twin Lakes, joining Lesa Semmler. Incumbent Robert C McLeod is stepping down after 15 years. More »
Diane Thom to run for MLA in Inuvik Boot Lake
Self-government negotiator Diane Thom has announced she will run for MLA in the Inuvik Boot Lake district. Incumbent Alfred Moses is stepping down. More »
Alfred Moses is third NWT minister to announce they'll step down
The MACA and housing minister will not seek re-election, bringing the number of cabinet members who won't run again this fall to at least three. More »
New housing for Elders, singles in Beaufort Delta
A nine-plex for seniors and 17 units for singles opened in the Beaufort Delta this month, targeting two groups where public housing need is growing. More »
Russian bombers intercepted over Beaufort Sea
Russian planes are spotted near US and Canadian airspace six to seven times a year. Thursday two Russian bombers were intercepted above the Beaufort Sea. More »