Edward Sangris, who was chief of Dettah, N.W.T., for 16 years, has died. He's being remembered as a man who led with grace, thoughtfulness and relentless dedication to his people.
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Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Shane Thompson says Great Slave MLA Katrina Nokleby chose "personal comfort" over public safety orders when she decided to re-enter Yellowknife despite a mandatory evacuation order.
N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane said she will be "soliciting" more support from the federal government in a meeting with the Prime Minister on Saturday.
Ninety-five per cent of the Yellowknife area was evacuated last week, while people living in Hay River, Fort Smith and Enterprise have now been out of their homes for two