Northwest Territories News
Yellowknife’s 49 Street shelter reopens after extreme cold
After relocating due to water issues in the recent extreme cold, Yellowknife's day shelter reopened again at its usual location on 49 Street.
The post Yellowknife’s 49 Street shelter reopens after extreme cold first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘Still not enough ice’ to begin building Dettah ice road
Almost a week past its previous latest-ever opening date, the Dettah ice road is no closer to being built. The ice is still not thick enough for work to begin.
The post ‘Still not enough ice’ to begin building Dettah ice road first appeared on Cabin Radio.Just how hooped is this downtown Yellowknife building?
There's almost no public info about a fuel spill that closed a Yellowknife government building. Internal emails say it'll be closed for most of 2024 – at least.
The post Just how hooped is this downtown Yellowknife building? first appeared on Cabin Radio.What caused the Garden Townhomes fire?
A fire that destroyed a dozen Yellowknife homes is the subject of multiple investigations. One man whose home burned has some possible answers – and concerns.
The post What caused the Garden Townhomes fire? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Gwich’in Tribal Council planning nation-building canoe trip
The Gwich'in Tribal Council has purchased four voyageur canoes in the hope of launching a nation-building summer trip for youth.
The post Gwich’in Tribal Council planning nation-building canoe trip first appeared on Cabin Radio.Paulatuk warned to expect blizzard with 90 km/h gusts
A blizzard is expected to strike Paulatuk on Thursday, packing strong southerly winds forecast to steadily increase throughout the day.
The post Paulatuk warned to expect blizzard with 90 km/h gusts first appeared on Cabin Radio.What’s the state of the Yellowknife street outreach vans?
The condition of Yellowknife street outreach vans came under the spotlight last week. One has been in the shop for six months. The other is "on its last leg."
The post What’s the state of the Yellowknife street outreach vans? first appeared on Cabin Radio.RCMP seize drugs, alcohol and cash headed to Fort Good Hope
RCMP said crack cocaine, alcohol and cash turned up in a car on the winter road to Fort Good Hope. Then, a person arrested "suffered a medical emergency."
The post RCMP seize drugs, alcohol and cash headed to Fort Good Hope first appeared on Cabin Radio.Garett Cochrane to become Yellowknife’s new deputy mayor
Yellowknife's new deputy mayor is Garett Cochrane, who vowed to be "representative of what modern Yellowknife looks like" as council's first gay Métis member.
The post Garett Cochrane to become Yellowknife’s new deputy mayor first appeared on Cabin Radio.Work begins to launch NWT visual arts ‘centre of excellence’
Artists have long called for a dedicated non-profit NWT art gallery. Now, a new initiative that's just getting off the ground is promising to create one.
The post Work begins to launch NWT visual arts ‘centre of excellence’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Transglobal Car Expedition heads back to NWT, this time for real
Everybody's favourite Russian-backed global car expedition is back. After sinking a truck in the Arctic during a test run, now they're starting the full voyage.
The post Transglobal Car Expedition heads back to NWT, this time for real first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik man appealing attempted murder charge, sentence
A man ordered to spend nine years in prison for shooting another man in Inuvik two years ago is appealing his conviction and sentence for attempted murder.
The post Inuvik man appealing attempted murder charge, sentence first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK’s Ragged Ass Swing Band playing ‘biggest show ever’
In the space of a year, Yellowknife's Ragged Ass Swing Band has grown from 13 to 18 members. The band says this Saturday's show is its biggest to date.
The post YK’s Ragged Ass Swing Band playing ‘biggest show ever’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.NNSL owner Black Press files for creditor protection
Black Press, which bought NWT newspaper group NNSL three years ago, filed for creditor protection and may sell to a consortium including a US-based publisher.
The post NNSL owner Black Press files for creditor protection first appeared on Cabin Radio.Health authority extends suspension of Inuvik obstetrics
The NWT's health authority says a "temporary suspension" of Inuvik labour and delivery services will now extend to at least January 22.
The post Health authority extends suspension of Inuvik obstetrics first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife proposes 7.22-percent tax increase in draft budget
The City of Yellowknife unveiled its draft budget for 2024 with a proposed property tax increase of 7.22 percent. Councillors will finalize it in February.
The post Yellowknife proposes 7.22-percent tax increase in draft budget first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘New budget, new year, same story’ for Hay River?
Facing inflation, climate change and what staff say is long-term underfunding, Hay River passed its 2024 budget. Here's what to expect.
The post ‘New budget, new year, same story’ for Hay River? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife relocates day shelter as cold disruption continues
Yellowknife's day shelter is temporarily moving back to its old 50 Street location as extreme cold continues. Other health facilities are back up and running.
The post Yellowknife relocates day shelter as cold disruption continues first appeared on Cabin Radio.Behchokǫ̀’s new cultural centre begins to host events
A new cultural centre has opened in Behchokǫ̀, featuring a circular hall that bears a map of the Tłı̨chǫ land as its centrepiece. Take a look.
The post Behchokǫ̀’s new cultural centre begins to host events first appeared on Cabin Radio.Rory Voudrach’s journey of leadership, fatherhood and healing
Artist and Inuvialuit leader Rory Voudrach has passed away, aged 50. His daughter, Tamara, describes how the life changes he made transformed his family.
The post Rory Voudrach’s journey of leadership, fatherhood and healing first appeared on Cabin Radio.