Nahanni ceremony ‘shows reconciliation in action’
For the first time, Parks Canada helped facilitate a traditional ceremony to open the Nahanni National Park Reserve for the season.
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Rain to quench Fort Liard wildfire, still none in North Slave
Officials say they are no longer concerned by a wildfire south of Fort Liard as a band of rain sweeps into the region.
Winds may push Fort Liard forest fire closer to Highway 7
Officials expressed concern on Wednesday as conditions threatened to push a forest fire closer to Highway 7 and in the direction of Fort Liard's local dump.
Heat warnings in place across southern NWT
Residents in Dehcho and South Slave communities have been told to take precautions as hot weather parks itself over the southern Northwest Territories.
Dehcho Grand Chief Herb Norwegian wins conservation prize
Dehcho First Nations leader Herb Norwegian has received a $10,000 prize for his work to protect the region's boreal forests, wetlands, and watersheds.
Fort Simpson’s Val Gendron earns national volunteer award
Fort Simpson teacher Val Gendron has received the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers from the Governor General in Ottawa.
Plan to replace section of Norman Wells pipeline is approved
The National Energy Board approved plans to repair an Enbridge pipeline vital to oil production in Norman Wells, which has been shut off since late 2016.
Tired of abuse, drugs, and suicide, Fort Simpson tries again
A social worker who counsels northern residential school survivors is trying what he believes is a new way to address issues with alcohol, drugs, and abuse.
Federal minister delays Prairie Creek Mine road decision
Ministerial approval for a new all-season road to the Dehcho's Prairie Creek Mine is delayed to allow further consultation with affected Indigenous groups.