Northwest Territories News
Rogers Multiplex. TD Fieldhouse. Coming to a YK building near you?
The City of Yellowknife plans to begin offering companies the right to name some of its facilities. Sadly, they won't let us have the Cabin Radio Dump.
The post Rogers Multiplex. TD Fieldhouse. Coming to a YK building near you? first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK youth and seniors set to join forces over climate action plan
Ecology North hopes uniting Yellowknife's youth and seniors to pick through the GNWT's draft climate action plan will create "a force to be reckoned with."
The post YK youth and seniors set to join forces over climate action plan first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK’s 2024 Shop Local campaign comes with $2,000 top prize
From now until December 12 you can shop local in Yellowknife, keep your receipts, and be entered to win up to $2,000 in gift cards alongside other prizes.
The post YK’s 2024 Shop Local campaign comes with $2,000 top prize first appeared on Cabin Radio.More Yellowknife lakes hit six-inch minimum, city says
Niven Lake and Range Lake were added to the list of Yellowknife lakes with ice considered thick enough for walking. Here's the updated list as of Monday.
The post More Yellowknife lakes hit six-inch minimum, city says first appeared on Cabin Radio.Postal strike triggers reminders that bills still need paying
Municipalities and utilities in the NWT began to issue warnings as it became apparent that the Canada Post strike could disrupt things like bills sent by mail.
The post Postal strike triggers reminders that bills still need paying first appeared on Cabin Radio.Sachs Harbour, Paulatuk warned to brace for winter storm
Wednesday night is expected to bring winds gusting to 80 km/h and blowing snow in Sachs Harbour and Paulatuk, forecasters said.
The post Sachs Harbour, Paulatuk warned to brace for winter storm first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT says it’s launching on-the-land camp on Ingraham Trail
The NWT government is starting a 10-week on-the-land camp outside Yellowknife as a "temporary solution" to help up to 30 people through the winter.
The post GNWT says it’s launching on-the-land camp on Ingraham Trail first appeared on Cabin Radio.Nobody reported hurt after fire at Yellowknife tent encampment
RCMP said a fire consumed an abandoned tent early on Monday at a Yellowknife encampment where several people are still reported to be living as winter sets in.
The post Nobody reported hurt after fire at Yellowknife tent encampment first appeared on Cabin Radio.City rejects YWCA NWT application to open new daycare
YWCA NWT said it was "very disappointed" and examining its options after the City of Yellowknife rejected its plan to open a daycare in the Niven neighbourhood.
The post City rejects YWCA NWT application to open new daycare first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Fifa targets more soccer in more NWT communities
Soccer governing body Fifa rolled out a program in Yellowknife that NWT enthusiasts hope will help teachers grow the game and offer a model for other sports.
The post In pictures: Fifa targets more soccer in more NWT communities first appeared on Cabin Radio.Avens seeks donations for ‘vibrant spaces’ in new facility
Yellowknife seniors' group Avens launched a fundraiser seeking $800,000, in part to outfit a new 102-unit building with "enhanced" activity spaces.
The post Avens seeks donations for ‘vibrant spaces’ in new facility first appeared on Cabin Radio.Watch: Will these YK students make it in their cardboard boats?
Students from Range Lake North School tested their boat-building skills with cardboard and duct tape. See how they fared when they faced Yellowknife's pool.
The post Watch: Will these YK students make it in their cardboard boats? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Town council agrees to bring back Inuvik Works program
Inuvik's council has agreed to reintroduce a former program credited with helping people going through a hard time get “back into the workforce."
The post Town council agrees to bring back Inuvik Works program first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT launches training program for film and TV production
A program that provides training to people with "no experience" in the film and television industry has launched in the North. Find out how to apply.
The post NWT launches training program for film and TV production first appeared on Cabin Radio.City and legislature set date for 2024 holiday lights switch-on
The City of Yellowknife and Legislative Assembly will switch on their holiday lights at a ceremony from 4:45pm on Thursday, December 5.
The post City and legislature set date for 2024 holiday lights switch-on first appeared on Cabin Radio.City of Yellowknife opens 2025 grant applications
The City of Yellowknife opened its annual application window for a series of grants, with a deadline of 5pm on January 15 to submit.
The post City of Yellowknife opens 2025 grant applications first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT will offset some Norman Wells fuel costs
The NWT government said it will provide fresh financial support to offset the increased cost of gas and diesel in Norman Wells.
The post GNWT will offset some Norman Wells fuel costs first appeared on Cabin Radio.Canada Post strike closes NWT post offices
Post offices in Yellowknife and various other NWT communities have closed indefinitely as a Canada Post strike begins. No mail is being accepted or delivered.
The post Canada Post strike closes NWT post offices first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT may step in with cash as YK, Hay River intervene over rate hike
The GNWT may use a new subsidy to lower a proposed power rate hike. Meanwhile, Yellowknife and Hay River leaders pledged to push for rates "as low as possible."
The post GNWT may step in with cash as YK, Hay River intervene over rate hike first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife RCMP to begin using body-worn cameras next week
RCMP in Yellowknife will be the first in the NWT to begin using body-worn cameras from November 22 as part of a nationwide rollout. Here's how it'll work.
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