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‘Kind of a strange time’ for an election: two-horse race for Northwest Territories seat

‘Kind of a strange time’ for an election: two-horse race for Northwest Territories seat

Voters in the Northwest Territories appear to have a a pair of candidates to choose from in the Sept. 20 federal election.
Thank you for your service

Thank you for your service

The Hamlet of Sanikiluaq recognized the efforts of its volunteer firefighters in July. Mayor Johnnie Cookie gave each firefighter a badge-like pewter belt buckle. Pictured are Pauraalu Uppik, left, Elijassie Sala, Charlie Sala, Mayor Johnnie Cookie, Tigilles Kowcharlie, Charlie Tookalook and Lucassie Kittosuk. Jack Uppik is kneeling in front. Photo courtesy of Ron Ladd/Hamlet of Sanikiluaq
Troubled Hay River high rise sees no bids in tax auction

Troubled Hay River high rise sees no bids in tax auction

A long awaited public auction for four parcels of land in Hay River, including the troubled and fire-damaged Mackenzie Place high rise, attracted no bids Aug. 11.
Lack of volunteers puts Inuvik junior curling fundraiser at risk of cancellation

Lack of volunteers puts Inuvik junior curling fundraiser at risk of cancellation

Curling Club needs minimum seven volunteers to run $30,000 bingo Aug. 21
Containment order for Fort Good Hope and Colville Lake, Northwest Territories due to COVID-19 cluster

Containment order for Fort Good Hope and Colville Lake, Northwest Territories due to COVID-19 cluster

More COVID-19 diagnoses prompted the chief public health officer to issue a “containment order” for the NWT communities of Fort Good Hope and Colville Lake.
Federal home retrofit program swamped by NWT demand

Federal home retrofit program swamped by NWT demand

A recent federal program that aims to provide up to $5,000 in individual grants to as many as 700,000 homeowners across Canada for home energy retrofits is facing difficulties in the Northwest Territories as the sole home energy auditor faces a major backlog.
Fort Good Hope handgames tournament ‘identified as a COVID-19 exposure location’ by OCPHO

Fort Good Hope handgames tournament ‘identified as a COVID-19 exposure location’ by OCPHO

The Office of Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) confirmed one case of COVID-19 each in Fort Good Hope and Norman Wells Aug. 15.
‘Dene Delivers’ modular rapid housing unit to Katlo’deeche First Nation near Hay River, NWT

‘Dene Delivers’ modular rapid housing unit to Katlo’deeche First Nation near Hay River, NWT

A modular show home home was presented at the K’atlodeeche First Nation which may begin to provide some long-term solutions to the pressure on housing within the Dene Nation.
Behchoko-born Kelvin Kotchilea to challenge McLeod as NDP candidate in Northwest Territories

Behchoko-born Kelvin Kotchilea to challenge McLeod as NDP candidate in Northwest Territories

Kelvin Kotchilea was announced as the NDP’s candidate for Northwest Territories Aug. 13.
No vaccine passports to access services, places: Green

No vaccine passports to access services, places: Green

The GNWT has no plans to introduce a vaccine passport for accessing public places or businesses in the territory, Health Minister Julie Green said.