We asked the Department of National Defence to explain the $10-billion sum included in a procurement notice for Yellowknife and Inuvik. Here's what we got back.
Inuvik
The Town of Inuvik will lower its swimming lane rental fee after staff concluded the existing rate wasn't "equitable." A broader fee review is under way.
At a time of real economic worry in the NWT, military projects are starting that could direct more than $10 billion toward work in Yellowknife and Inuvik.
Residents are being told to book primary care appointments at Inuvik's hospital before a staff shortage hits. Workers are testing virtual care in anticipation.
A Gwich'in man described a race to prove his blood quantum after US officials pulled him aside. He isn't the only one – experts say travellers must prepare.
Inuvik Gas says its supplies are now sufficient after weeks in which residents were told to conserve fuel where they could.
