The Norman Wells Food Bank is getting a $150,000 cash injection from the GNWT to help residents struggling with skyrocketing costs in the isolated Sahtu community.

An announcement was made Oct. 21.

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This is the latest measure put in place to assist Norman Wells. It follows a $1.8-million announcement to offset costs of transporting goods into the community, nearly doubling the home heating subsidy to $1,455 per month and covering heating costs for income assistance recipients.