James McCarthy

2 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

An 18-year-old from Edmonton has been charged after he was allegedly inside an Elder's home without permission in Fort Resolution. According to police, it happened on April 3 at around 10:15 a.m. after Fort Resolution RCMP received two calls about someone being inside a residence who didn't belong there. The home, an Elder's residence, was empty at the time.

2 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

A 20-year-old Alberta man who has already served time for drug-related offences in Fort Resolution has been picked up again by Hay River RCMP. According to police, officers received a tip that someone known in the drug trade was travelling in the area of the town. Police conducted a traffic stop on April 3 on Highway 1 on a vehicle in question and found the suspect. He was arrested and a search of the vehicle turned up nearly $3,000 in cash that police believe are the proceeds of crime.

3 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

Two men from Alberta are facing multiple drug-related charges following the execution of a search warrant in Fort Smith on Thursday. According to a release, police were told about people unlawfully living in an abandoned house in the town. When officers arrived, they apparently found two men in the home along with what appeared to be cocaine in plain view. Both suspects were arrested and held while police got the search warrant.

3 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

Fort Simpson was the site for Table Tennis North's latest hosting of its Table Tennis 4 All initiative. More than 20 participants from multiple communities came together for a weekend of instruction and friendly games on March 22 and 23. Thorsten Gohl, Table Tennis North's executive director, said everything started with an introduction to the rules of the sport followed by activities and games that focused on skill development.

Oct 12, 2024 | todayschronic.com | Braedan Taylor |Jacqueline Shovellor |James McCarthy |Sarah Legge

by Braedan Taylor, Jacqueline Shovellor, James (Frankie) McCarthy, Sarah Legge and Thomas Nnarda,How can a desert burn? Australia's vast deserts aren't just sand dunes-they're often dotted with flammable spinifex grass hummocks. When heavy rains fall, grass grows quickly before drying out. That's how a desert can burn.