Fort Smith man faces up to seven years for killing nephew
Wilfred Abraham, 56, is to be sentenced for the manslaughter of his 48-year-old nephew, Ralph Sifton, in Fort Smith three years ago.
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Canadian man charged in international NetWalker investigation
US officials charged a Canadian man over a series of attacks involving the same malware that took down some NWT's Power Corporation systems last year.
Lisa Brule charged with assault and threats to kill
A woman just released from jail after serving time in connection with Breanna Menacho's death is accused of assaulting a police officer and threatening others.
RCMP lay charges after series of YK impaired driving incidents
Saturday saw no fewer than four impaired driving investigations in Yellowknife. Police said three people faced seven criminal charges and more could follow.
‘This is your last chance,’ judge tells repeat NWT rapist
An NWT judge reluctantly accepted a joint recommendation of a 2.5-year prison sentence for an “untreated” offender’s fourth serious sexual assault.
Whatì man to be sentenced for fourth serious sexual assault
Frankie Eyakfwo had only just left jail after a rape conviction when he attacked again. Judges have expressed concern at multiple failings related to his case.
Former Yellowknife taxi driver loses appeal over 2017 assault
A former Yellowknife taxi driver's conviction for assaulting a passenger was upheld in NWT Supreme Court on Monday.
RCMP name man charged with threatening chief public health officer
Police on Monday named a 28-year-old charged with making "statements of a threatening nature" toward the territory's chief public health officer.
How difficult is it to steal a fire truck, anyway?
Obviously, it's easier to steal a fire truck if you leave it running and unattended. But still, what are the security features and what are they like to drive?
RCMP arrest man over threats toward public health employee
RCMP in the NWT said late on Friday they had arrested a 28-year-old man over threats alleged to have been made toward a public health employee.
Appeal court stays remainder of sentence due to Covid-19 delays
The court said it was “in the interests of justice” to stay the remaining four months of a man's sentence related to a historical sexual assault case.
Venue change request denied in Hay River murder trial
Levi Cayen will be tried for murder and robbery in Yellowknife after a judge refused his request for the venue to be changed to his home town of Hay River.