‘A lot of damage’ after break-ins at Yellowknife restaurant and gym
Cameras taken down, drywall torn open – Yellowknife's Bullocks Bistro and Stanley Boxing and Fitness each reported unusually determined break-ins overnight.
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Months of investigation lead to Hay River drug package arrest
A man faces cocaine trafficking charges after a suspicious package at a Hay River courier service sparked an investigation lasting more than a year, police say.
Jurors request changes following Fort Smith inmate’s death
Jurors made nine recommendations to the NWT's corrections service after an inquest into a 2021 death at Fort Smith’s jail.
Five charged after fentanyl, crack and gun found in Fort Simpson raid
RCMP say five people face charges after searches of two homes in Fort Simpson found suspected fentanyl and cocaine alongside a loaded handgun.
Misconduct hearing for NWT judge now expected in May
Preliminary motions are due to be heard this week as a misconduct complaint against an NWT judge is further delayed on the grounds of his health.
Trapping reconnects some Yellowknife inmates with a life they left
"This was the program that started to change things." For the past year, some inmates at Yellowknife's jail have attended trapper training. It's a hit.
Hay River RCMP charge man with sexual offences including child luring
A man in Hay River faces charges related to sexual offences and child exploitation after a years-long investigation, RCMP say.
NWT may return to civil legislation to take on drug dealers
The NWT is considering a form of legislation proposed in 2007 – then abandoned – that would allow drug dealers to be more readily pursued through civil courts.
Coroner’s inquest to be held into 2021 death in Fort Smith
A coroner's inquest into the 2021 death of Marty Bouvier at Fort Smith’s men’s corrections facility will be held next week.
Judge ‘takes chance’ on Whatì man guilty of trafficking
A man who admitted trafficking crack cocaine ahead of a hand games tournament in Whatì will serve a conditional sentence in the community, avoiding jail.
Behchokǫ̀ raid leads to child sexual abuse material charge
RCMP charged a 39-year-old man in Behchokǫ̀ with the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Town of Norman Wells abandons fraud suit against ex-SAO
In a remarkable climbdown, the Town of Norman Wells said it would "concede" its years-long fraud lawsuit against a former senior administrator.