Fort Liard nears vaccine threshold for gradual border reopening
Gradual reopening of the NWT-BC Highway 7 border looks imminent. Reopening is tied to Fort Liard's vaccination rate, which is set to hit the threshold required.
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Fort Simpson’s heritage centre will receive annual tax break
Aptly, Fort Simpson's heritage centre now has heritage status. The move means its taxes will be waived, a help after flooding damaged the building.
‘Dire need’ for teachers’ housing in Fort Simpson and beyond
Teachers in Fort Simpson are struggling to find anywhere to live, a problem exacerbated by the impact of this year's flooding on available housing.
Injured woman on Fort Providence highway sparks police appeal
A woman has been medevaced to Alberta after being found seriously injured in the middle of Highway 3 outside Fort Providence. Police appealed for information.
Dehcho Elders to get help overcoming social isolation
A territory-wide program where locals check in with Elders to provide social interaction and prevent loneliness is expanding to Fort Liard and Nahanni Butte.
Fort Simpson’s recreation upgrades open up
Fort Simpson has a new playground, refurbished gym, and a splash pad on the way. Staff say they're working hard to maintain a rec centre that's getting old.
Exposure notices issued for four NWT communities, two flights
The NWT issued 16 Covid-19 public exposure notices on Thursday, affecting Hay River, Inuvik, Fort Simpson, Yellowknife, and two Northwestern Air flights.
In the Dehcho, a one-man air charter firm connects communities
"He's our banker, he's our delivery person, he's everything to us." Sergei Mjatelski's tiny airline fills a gap for people in smaller Dehcho communities.
Two more NWT residents die from Covid-19, fresh cases in Fort Simpson
The NWT has now reported nine deaths from Covid-19. The territory recorded two new deaths as case counts grew in several communities, particularly Fort Simpson.
Fort Simpson expresses financial confidence for the years ahead
Fort Simpson is "in a good financial spot," its mayor concluded after reviewing budget estimates and the spending plan for coming years. Here's the detail.
NWT issues exposure notices for Fort Simpson, Sahtu flight
The NWT government has issued Covid-19 exposure notices for Fort Simpson and a September 23 flight between Yellowknife, Colville Lake and Fort Good Hope.
With many voters displaced, Jean Marie River holds chief election
Jean Marie River will elect a chief on October 27. The election, slightly delayed by historic flooding, will be unusual as many voters are in temporary homes.