Elevated lead levels found in school drinking water in Aklavik, Fort Simpson, and Tsiigehtchic

February 25 , 2026 at 06:44:45 p.m. CST • :

A Wednesday news release from the territorial government says higher levels of lead were found in fixtures at Moose Kerr School in Aklavik, Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School and the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Student Residences in Fort Simpson and Chief Paul Niditchie School in Tsiigehtchic.

Relocated bison herd aims to bring food security to Métis in northern Alberta

February 25 , 2026 at 08:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Leaders of the Willow Lake Métis Nation located south of Fort McMurray, Alta., say the return of a wood bison herd to their traditional territory is a victory for food sustainability.