George Cleary remembered as a ‘good man’ and dedicated leader
"He worked hard for his people, he put the tools on the table." Sahtu leader George Cleary, 65, passed away peacefully in Yellowknife on Thursday. More »
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Four new China-built barges join NWT’s fleet
At a hand-off ceremony nearly 400 km from the coast, China delivered four barges to the NWT. They're designed to be larger and safer than existing models. More »
Three charged with impaired driving in Fort McPherson
Three people have been charged with driving with a blood alcohol level two to three times the legal limit in Fort McPherson in the last week. More »
Norman Wells health centre services reduced to emergencies only
The health centre in Norman Wells is offering emergency only services between Wednesday and Friday. More »
Rainfall warning issued for Norman Wells, Tulita
Environment and Natural Resources Canada is warning of heavy rainfall in Norman Wells and Tulita that could cause flooding and washouts. More »
Fire at Imperial Oil’s Norman Wells site
Imperial Oil says a fire broke out at its Norman Wells facility on Friday evening. The company said nobody was hurt. The extent of the damage is not clear. More »
Weekend heat warnings issued for Dehcho, Sahtu
Environment Canada is warning of temperatures in the high twenties for communities in the Dehcho and Sahtu regions this weekend. More »
Documentary examines NWT’s ‘silenced’ World War Two history
Available to watch online, A Moral Awakening details how a former mining site outside Délįnę had a profound impact on the Sahtu Dene and the world. More »
Prohibition Creek road announced, a step to highway’s creation
Ottawa and the NWT are spending more than $20 million to create a stretch of all-season road in the Sahtu, along the route of the Mackenzie Valley Highway. More »
‘Great need’ for more childcare in Fort Smith, Norman Wells
Fort Smith and Norman Wells will be priorities for a new program designed to increase numbers of childcare spaces, the NWT's education minister said. More »
Délınę flips switch on solar energy, saving money and making work
Solar panels are being installed on the roof of Délınę's Grey Goose Lodge. Community members say it'll cut down on power bills while offering jobs and training. More »
Dene Nation says there’ll be no national assembly this July
The Dene Nation says the Covid-19 pandemic has forced the postponement of its annual national assembly, originally scheduled for July in Fort Good Hope. More »