"Valuable time wasted on crap." Norman Wells' mayor and two councillors abandoned a meeting within minutes of it starting as an internal conflict continued.
Norman Wells
The Town of Norman Wells' mayor and council passed a resolution calling on a fellow councillor to resign. She denies violating procedures or bylaws.
Norman Wells residents say Imperial Oil's coming closure is the latest blow to a struggling town. While some are wary of what's next, others remain optimistic.
Imperial Oil said it will end operations at its Norman Wells facility, the heart of the Sahtu town's economy, in the third quarter of 2026.
The NWT government says the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road between Norman Wells and Fort Good Hope has reopened after an overflow-related closure.
A Yellowknife-based accounting firm that conducted a review into Norman Wells' finances has launched a lawsuit against the town alleging reputational harm.
