Charge against Super A Foods related to Covid-19 is stayed
A Covid-related charge against Hay River's Super A Foods was stayed, leaving only one NWT business facing prosecution in connection with public health orders.
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Dene filmmaker launching Vancouver-based production company
Dene filmmaker Kelvin Redvers announced the launch of a production company that will aim to offer "a place where Indigenous creatives can feel comfortable."
Boil-water advisory lifted for South Slave communities
A boil-water advisory issued for Hay River, Kátł’odeeche First Nation, Enterprise and Kakisa last month has been lifted.
Two in custody after RCMP search ‘reinforced’ Hay River home
RCMP say two people are in custody after an overnight operation in which officers searched two homes, including one with "enhanced security measures."
Hay River, Fort Resolution back on hydro after outages
Hay River and Fort Resolution are back on hydro following a Saturday power outage, the NWT Power Corporation says.
KFN members vote to initiate election eligibility rule changes
After recent appeals, members of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation met this week to look at loosening the rules that govern who can run in its elections.
Hay Days festival won’t take place in 2022, organizers say
Hay River's Hay Days Festival won't return until 2023, organizers said this week, in part because volunteers have been hard to come by.
Fort Smith artist accepted to paint mural in Vancouver
Dene artist Melanie Jewell will take part in the Vancouver Mural Festival this month. Creating a mural is exciting, she said – despite her fear of heights.
Fort Smith man sentenced to seven years for child sexual abuse
A Fort Smith resident who impersonated teenage celebrities to receive images of naked children was sentenced to seven years in prison.
Fort Smith running low on RCMP officers, MLA says
Fort Smith's RCMP detachment is operating at around half its expected staffing, Thebacha MLA Frieda Martselos said, calling the situation "very concerning."
Carfentanil in Hay River triggers public health warning
The NWT's chief public health officer issued a warning as the territory confirmed carfentanil, a highly toxic substance, had been found in Hay River.
Kátł’odeeche council pushes back on election adjudicator’s order
A challenge over the Kátł’odeeche First Nation's last election is a fresh test of how, and whether, the Charter should have power over Indigenous governance.