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On Nov. 14, N.W.T. voters will head to polls to elect the next Legislative Assembly. The issues facing the territory are significant — the election comes after a summer of wildfires, and in the midst the impending closure of major diamond mines, a declining population and a housing crisis.
The 19th Assembly of the N.W.T. was shaped by crises, beginning with a pandemic just weeks after the last premier was sworn in, and continuing with disastrous floods and wildfires. Will these be on the minds of voters next month?
Many of the people planning to run in the 2023 Northwest Territories election have political experience — indeed, at least four are members of their community’s council right now. Here's what happens during the campaign and if they win.
Despite this summer’s wildfire emergencies, and recent years’ devastating floods and the COVID-19 pandemic, there are at least 30 people who have said they're keen to lead the territory through any future crisis as MLAs.
All kids ages 1-10 are invited to join in the free Pumpkin Run on Sunday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m. This fun event is sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Marathon and the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe. The run is located at the finish line of the Lake Tahoe Marathon on Lakeshore Blvd. near The Landing. Distances are age-appropriate.