Norman Wells, beset by soaring fuel costs amid an economic crisis, will hold a meeting to consider declaring a "state of emergency for humanitarian reasons."
Norman Wells
Imperial Oil said an environmental assessment of its Norman Wells facility had been triggered on faulty grounds and suggested it may take the issue to court.
Frank Pope and Paulie Chinna, each running for mayor of Norman Wells in this month's election, explained how they hope to lead the town through difficult times.
Sahtu and Beaufort Delta companies hit by this year's increased shipping costs can now apply for up to $30,000 each in GNWT support.
Imperial Oil now faces not one, but two environmental assessments in Norman Wells according to public documents. The second one involves the entire facility.
Regulators studying plans to build an all-season road from the Dehcho to the Sahtu will hold community sessions about the project later this month.
