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Fort Good Hope chief hopeful that COVID-19 outbreak can be overcome in a couple of weeks

Fort Good Hope chief hopeful that COVID-19 outbreak can be overcome in a couple of weeks

As Fort Good Hope is besieged by COVID-19 cases, Chief Tommy Kakfwi offered an encouraging message on Aug. 18.
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YKDFN postpones handgames tournament again amid COVID-19 outbreak

YKDFN postpones handgames tournament again amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation has postponed indefinitely its handgames tournament amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, said YKDFN CEO Lena Black on Aug. 18.
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Obed acclaimed to another term as ITK president

Obed acclaimed to another term as ITK president

Natan Obed will embark on another term as president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) as he was the only candidate to meet nomination requirements.
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Canada, Nunavut split $18 million in housing support for those in need

Canada, Nunavut split $18 million in housing support for those in need

Government of Canada contributes $9 million for low-income or at risk households
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52 new cases of COVID-19 in NWT: CPHO

52 new cases of COVID-19 in NWT: CPHO

There are 52 new cases of COVID-19 in the NWT and a total of 129 active cases, chief public health officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola stated in a news release Aug. 18.
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Young seamstresses redefine fashion while donating parkas to school children

Young seamstresses redefine fashion while donating parkas to school children

Eight Rankin Inlet students in need will have new parkas for the upcoming school year thanks to the stylish work of young seamstresses enrolled in a sewing program.
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Inuvik Drum editorial: GNWT will only have itself to blame if we’re left without $10/day childcare

Inuvik Drum editorial: GNWT will only have itself to blame if we’re left without $10/day childcare

It’s safe to say we know who the GNWT is pulling for this federal election.
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Inuvik kids camp with Elders as Universal Child Care deadline looms

Inuvik kids camp with Elders as Universal Child Care deadline looms

GNWT has yet to ink deal with Ottawa as federal election call threatens to postpone negotiations
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Four day trial of Talal Khatib wraps up without verdict

Four day trial of Talal Khatib wraps up without verdict

The trial of a long-time Inuvik property owner and businessman charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possessing the proceeds of crime wrapped up this week in Inuvik.
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‘Worried well’ straining Northwest Territories COVID-19 testing capacity

‘Worried well’ straining Northwest Territories COVID-19 testing capacity

The “worried well” are placing undue strain on the Department of Health’s ability to test for COVID-19 and contact trace effectively.
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