Fort Simpson salon closing its doors – for now
One of Fort Simpson's two salons is temporarily closing after a family emergency. More »
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Campaign seeks to highlight ‘agonizing’ NWT internet access
"We're not on the list." Smaller communities feeling left out of internet upgrades welcomed a campaign to demonstrate the NWT's slow speeds and high prices. More »
NWT communities show support for suicide prevention
"It’s not someone else’s issue. It’s the whole community’s issue." Across the NWT, people are spending Thursday marking World Suicide Prevention Day. More »
New dog park opens in Fort Simpson
Fort Simpson's dogs have a new hangout. The community's dog park opened just in time for the last long weekend of the summer. More »
Videos from Fort Simpson alumni broaden horizons for youth
Jackie Whelly, a teacher at Líídlįį Kúę Elementary School, is hoping to inspire her Grade 6 class with weekly motivational videos created by former students. More »
Teepee in Fort Simpson to be restored
Fort Simpson's teepee, which stands in part to commemorate a papal visit more than 30 years ago, will be getting a facelift over the next few days. More »
‘Back on track,’ Fort Simpson housing authority to get new board
A year after Fort Simpson's housing authority entered administration over mismanagement allegations, a new manager has been hired and a board will be appointed. More »
No charges for ENR officer who inadvertently shot man
Police and prosecutors decided no charges should be laid after a wildlife officer in Fort Simpson reportedly shot a man while trying to kill a bear last year. More »
Another driver reports night-time pursuit on Highway 3
Fort Providence RCMP are investigating after a third person in the space of three weeks reported being followed by a dark-coloured vehicle along Highway 3. More »
Dene artist’s documentary features in national Covid-19 project
Melaw Nakehk’o's short documentary, on the land with her family outside Fort Simpson as the pandemic began, is part of a new National Film Board project. More »
Fort Simpson liquor plebiscite remains in limbo
A call for a plebiscite to remove alcohol restrictions in Fort Simpson still awaits territorial action, nine months after councillors received a petition. More »
Village gets go-ahead for work on Tsetso Trail
The chipsealing of a portion of Tsetso Trail in the village of Fort Simpson began last week, resolving the question of whether the work would take place. The village had been waiting for the OK from the territorial government to include that section in a plann... More »