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RCMP reconsidering silence over whether it's investigated N.W.T. officers for use of force
The RCMP will reconsider its decision to keep silent on whether it's investigating two of its officers in the N.W.T. for excessive use of force, a recent report shows.
How Gamètı̀, N.W.T., rocked in the new year with Welder's Daughter
Northern band Welder's Daughter performed in Gamètı̀, N.W.T. on New Year's Eve, marking the band's first time performing in the community, as well as Gamètı̀'s first live performance in five years.
Yellowknife man convicted of murder granted 6-month day parole
A parole board says Francis Yukon, convicted of murder, manslaughter and attempted murder, has made progress with treatment and that the parole plan helps facilitate reintegration into society.
Meet Team NT's only Fort Liard basketballer who's bringing his skills back to the community
Corbin Wilson, 17, is the only player from Fort Liard to play on the territory's Team NT this year. He's bringing what he's learned back to the community coaching both children and his own high school team.
The N.W.T. premier has a new Instagram account. Here's why
Premier R.J. Simpson says he's simply working to raise the Northwest Territories' profile, with columns for national media outlets, public-policy podcasts, and a new personal Instagram account.
Local Indigenous communities key to Arctic security, experts say
Experts say that as the eyes and ears of the Arctic, local communities are the key to Canada's new Arctic foreign policy — though some northern leaders say they haven't heard what the announcement will mean for them.
Fort Providence, N.W.T., to get new water treatment plant after reports of diesel smells
Fort Providence, N.W.T. water no longer smells like diesel and with a new water treatment plant on the way, the mayor hopes the problem won't repeat.
Federal minister apologizes, promises better communication with Fort Chipewyan, Alta.
The federal transportation minister says her department is going to be more proactive in communicating with communities after Fort Chipewyan, Alta., leaders said the government failed to notify them about contamination at federally-owned wharf.
Displaced residents of Enterprise, N.W.T., eligible to vote in upcoming hamlet election
By using last year's voter list, displaced residents of Enterprise, N.W.T., will be able to vote in Monday's hamlet election.
Fort Chipewyan, Alta., leaders call for honesty and remediation, in testimony before federal committee
Indigenous leaders in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., are calling on the federal government to remediate a contaminated area in the First Nation's community and to apologize for keeping the contamination a years-long secret.