All-candidates municipal election forum underway in Fort Smith starting with mayoral candidates Don Matthews, Brad Brake and Lynn Napier-Buckley (incumbent) @ Roaring Rapids Hall.

Fort Smith mayoral candidates Don Matthews (left), former mayor Brad Brake and incumbent mayor Lynn Napier-Buckley taking turns answering question about delinquent youths and drugs in the community. All 3 agreed it’s an issue.

11 of 14 candidates vying for one of eight councillor position on Fort Smith town council taking turns answering questions at candidates forum. Incumbent Brenda Tuckey (not pictured) announced she’s withdrawn her bid to run.

This is the fire at Rockhill apartment this morning. Adrian Sangris, who lives in the building next door, called it "heartbreaking."

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It’s official. K’atlo’deeche First Nation’s new chief and council sworn in for 3 year terms. Henry Tambour (top left), Robert Lamalice, Doug Lamalice, Peter Sabourin, (bottom left) Pat Martel, Chief April Martel, Raymond Sonfrere.

Jeff Hussey of Osisko Metals updates Pine Point zinc project during KFN Mining Symposium. Says survey data is under review. Drilling continues to determine extent of deposits. Says project is at “conceptual stage” and the junior exploration company is “still weighing options.”

Orlanda Patterson modelling D’arcy Moses wolverine hat and coat accessorized w. wolverine mitts lined with sheared beaver - part of Jane Groenewegen’s northern fur collection on the runway for Hay River Museum Society fundraiser.

K’atl’odeeche First Nation chief and council holding news conference regarding their opposition to NWT Métis Nation inclusion of KFN land in Métis unsettled land claim.

Textile genius and Dene designer D’arcy J Moses in conversation with Trailbreaker host Loren McGinnis in Enterprise, NT. D’arcy’s vest was once his late father’s work pants. “I wore them until they wore out around Wrigley. My wood cutting pants and when I could not ...(cont.)

(Cont.) “wear them anymore I did not want to throw them out so I made a vest that I wear at drum dances.” The embroidered vest is lined with silk satin and trimmed with cashmere.

MP Michael McLeod announcing $6.6 million toward building a new fish plant in Hay River.

MP Michael McLeod, NWT Fishermen’s Federation pres. Bert Buckley Jr, Hay River mayor Kandis Jameson and ITI Minister-Hay River South MLA Wally Schumann at today’s presser. The three levels of government announced more than $20 million in funding for various projects in Hay River.

UNW GNWT Local 6 (Hay River) president Chris Boutilier with flag @ practice picker over lunch. About 100 of +700 UNW employees in Hay River attended the rally. Boutilier said: “we don’t want to strike but it is certainly possible and we are ready.”

Danny Beaulieu of Fort Providence nearing finish line of Aurora Ford Classic Dog Sled Race . Beaulieu left Enterprise this afternoon in first place. Staggered start. 35 km. Thirteen mushers racing. Adjacent to highway. Great viewing for spectators. Waiting for official results.

RCMP remain in front of Hay River high rise preventing residents from entering after yesterday’s fire on 11th floor. Fire marshal scheduled to give update as to when peoplecan return @ noon @ rec centre.

High rise apartment residents gathering @ rec centre for briefing with fire marshal and Town of Hay River about when they can get back in building.

HR health and social services will be taking lead on feeding, housing and handling donations after yesterday’s high rise fire displaced about 150 men, women, children and pets. Pictured Erin Griffiths HRHSSA.

Assist. fire marshal Travis Wright Saturday said residents of MacKenzie Place not allowed back in apartments until Wed. while officials determine cause & extent of Friday’s fire. “I understand people want access to their possessions but we can’t put people at risk or in danger”

NWT fire marshal Chucker Dewar tells Hay River highrise evacuees that emergency officials considering letting 4 tenants in at a time for 15 min to collect limited belongings. Dewar will confirm later this week.