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News/North May 24, 2021 edition

News/North May 24, 2021 edition

Artists and artisans in Tuktoyaktuk get $83,450 boost

Artists and artisans in Tuktoyaktuk get $83,450 boost

Ottawa announced funding for new maker space to purchase 3D printers and sublimation equipment
One new case added to Yellowknife school outbreak

One new case added to Yellowknife school outbreak

One new case of COVID-19 was added to the N.J. Macpherson school outbreak on May 21, bringing the total to 71 cases.
New, more detailed COVID-19 screening tool for students, school employees

New, more detailed COVID-19 screening tool for students, school employees

There’s a new COVID-19 daily symptom screening tool for students and school staff in the NWT.
Vaccines for youth coming to Inuvik, Hay River and Fort Smith May 26: GNWT

Vaccines for youth coming to Inuvik, Hay River and Fort Smith May 26: GNWT

Health and Social Services Authority to begin vaccinating people aged 12-17 through schools
Fort Simpson mayor wants GNWT to ‘put their money where their mouth is’

Fort Simpson mayor wants GNWT to ‘put their money where their mouth is’

Schools in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River are scheduled to re-open following the May long-weekend.
Inuvik Town Councillor expresses concerns over Warming Centre closure

Inuvik Town Councillor expresses concerns over Warming Centre closure

Inuvik Warming Centre closed May 13. NWT Housing says it’s so staff can upgrade their training.
62 Degrees broadens medical support for Northerners

62 Degrees broadens medical support for Northerners

Matt Vincent is right where he needs to be to meet the health and safety needs of his 62 Degrees North clients.
Friends and family remember Tony Klengenberg in Inuvik

Friends and family remember Tony Klengenberg in Inuvik

Legendary Northern games Athlete passed away May 12
Hey Ottawa, no elections until we get universal child care, please

Hey Ottawa, no elections until we get universal child care, please

This is the fourth time Ottawa has tried to implement this