It was a weekend to remember for people in some of the N.W.T.'s coastal communities, as a storm system brought high winds and massive, crashing waves and people scrambled to save boats and cabins from washing away.
The Government of the Northwest Territories says it's finished deliveries to resupply northern communities for the year, but low water levels and wildfire evacuations forced some cancellations that could be costly for businesses and customers.
An MLA representing the N.W.T.’s northernmost riding is encouraging the government to prioritize infrastructure projects that allow elders in remote communities to age in place.
Amidst the wildfires and low water in the Mackenzie River, there is a growing concern about supplies of fuel and cargo normally delivered by barge to some northern communities.