First extreme cold warning of the winter for Yellowknife, Tłı̨chǫ
Environment Canada issued an extreme cold warning for Yellowknife and Tłı̨chǫ communities, with temperatures expected to dip toward -50C with wind chill.
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Behchokǫ̀ RCMP seize cannabis, charges pending against two people
RCMP in Behchokǫ̀ say they have seized "a considerable quantity of illegal cannabis" and plan to charge two people with offences related to drug trafficking.
Dettah students receive letter from unicorn (among other mail)
A mail project to teach Dettah children about connections and hone their reading and writing has taken off. Students are getting letters from across the world.
Road to Whatì will be Highway 9, the Tłı̨chǫ Highway
The new all-season road to and from Whatì will be known as Highway 9 or the Tłı̨chǫ Highway, the territorial and Tłı̨chǫ governments confirmed on Tuesday.
Man wanted after reportedly trying to hold up Behchokǫ̀ restaurant
Police in Behchokǫ̀ are searching for a man alleged to have attempted an armed robbery of the community's Trappers Restaurant on Friday.
‘Collection of poems’ forms new Digawolf album
High Arctic, the latest album from NWT band Digawolf, was released on Friday. Listen to the tracks and discover frontman Diga's poetic inspiration.
Winter coat drive in Behchokǫ̀ this Saturday
Behchokǫ̀ is hosting a winter coat drive at the Kǫ̀ Gocho Centre this Saturday, with volunteers giving away free clothing to children and families in need.
Woman sentenced as judge compares knife attack to horror movie
A Behchokǫ̀ woman who stabbed her partner multiple times in “out-of-control, frenzied anger” was sentenced to three years' imprisonment on Wednesday.
Whatì highway more than 70-percent complete, territory says
Work to build an all-season road from Highway 3 to Whatì is "on track, on schedule, and on budget," despite the pandemic, the NWT government said on Thursday.
Yellowknife RCMP seize 42 mickeys destined for Whatì
Yellowknife RCMP have seized 42 mickeys and eight beers that were headed to Whatì, one of the Northwest Territories's liquor-prohibited communities.
Farm institute opens 12-week internship for Tłı̨chǫ residents
Three Tłı̨chǫ residents will spend almost three months at Hay River's Northern Farm Training Institute. What they'll learn isn't limited to food and farming.
Behchokǫ̀ man receives 2.5 years for rape of sleeping woman
Joshua Baptiste Wanazah, 30, committed the attack in April 2019. He is expected to enter treatment for alcohol abuse when his sentence ends.