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The importance of support for people in recovery

The importance of support for people in recovery

In my last series of articles I told the story about my son, Gage. He was hooked on opioids: Oxycontin, heroin and then fentanyl. He was addicted for many years. The good news is Gage has been clean and sober for six years. He’s doing great.
Is the GNWT trying to privatize healthcare?

Is the GNWT trying to privatize healthcare?

One of the biggest issues our healthcare system is facing right now is understaffing. It’s no secret, and it’s not a problem unique to the NWT.
Grief is not a race

Grief is not a race

Grief, such as during death, does things to people that are out of character (or maybe it enhances and brings out a true character in some people).
Behchoko RCMP investigating after vehicle goes off road; driver perishes

Behchoko RCMP investigating after vehicle goes off road; driver perishes

Vehicle found on its roof following rollover
How to manage conflicts and set examples when parenting your teenagers in a digital era

How to manage conflicts and set examples when parenting your teenagers in a digital era

The games people play: Ptarmicon 2024 hosts gaming extravaganza

The games people play: Ptarmicon 2024 hosts gaming extravaganza

The games people play were on full display during the Ptarmicon 2024 convention held in Yellowknife last weekend. From medieval dungeons and dragons warriors to modern superheroes, it was an extravaganza of the underlords and the overworld.
NWT Open attracts 50 players

NWT Open attracts 50 players

Tennis NWT’s Open Tournament was held in Yellowknife over the weekend with approximately 50 players from Fort Smith and Yellowknife participating.
We all need support in our darkest hours

We all need support in our darkest hours

I know of at least two people who passed away in the last couple weeks whose deaths few people talk about. It's all kind of quiet with the occasional post expressing sadness and shock.
Eagles represent love in Folk mural

Eagles represent love in Folk mural

Artist Peatr Thomas reveals symbolism behind colourful initiative
Yellowknife Tennis Club member bestowed with national award

Yellowknife Tennis Club member bestowed with national award

'I will never stop playing tennis as long as I have the ability to hold a racket.'