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Michael Vandell re-elected as Deh Gáh Got’ı̨ę chief

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 07:41

Michael Vandell was elected to a second term as Chief of the Deh Gáh Got’ı̨ę First Nation in Fort Providence, defeating challenger Xavier Canadien.

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Yellowknife set to extend free business licence program

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 16:32

The City of Yellowknife is poised to extend a program whereby businesses in some sectors hit by the pandemic – and now 2023's wildfires – get a free licence.

The post Yellowknife set to extend free business licence program first appeared on Cabin Radio.

How to follow NWT election night with Cabin Radio

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 15:39

Follow the results on NWT election night with Cabin Radio's audio live stream and live text updates. Here's what to expect on Tuesday, November 14.

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GNWT issues appeal over caribou harvesting near Inuvik-Tuk Highway

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:32

The NWT government issued a public appeal for help investigating the "alleged illegal harvest of caribou" near a section of the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway.

The post GNWT issues appeal over caribou harvesting near Inuvik-Tuk Highway first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Norman Wells completes rebranding exercise with new logo

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 08:35

"We're the toughest, gutsiest SOBs in the Sahtu Region, and you'll never hear a sob nor an SOS from us." A new-look Norman Wells just emerged.

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Man who oversaw 9-1-1 rollout pleads guilty to influencing officials

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 08:05

In an unusual case, the man who used to run the NWT's 9-1-1 service admitted trying to trick Yellowknife's council into changing how the city's dispatch works.

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Did this YouTube account break Aurora College’s admissions?

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 08:02

A YouTube video promoting Aurora College as a cheap option for people hoping to immigrate to Canada appears to have flooded the college with applicants.

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Salvation Army thrift store to reopen as food bank need spikes

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 18:32

The Salvation Army is set to reopen its Yellowknife Thrift Store on November 14, three months after a flood ruined it. Now, it's a race to catch up financially.

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Second-degree murder sentencing set for May in Hay River

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 18:18

A man convicted of killing an 18-year-old woman in Hay River three years ago is set to be sentenced in the community this spring.

The post Second-degree murder sentencing set for May in Hay River first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Great Slave Lake water levels at record low

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 12:39

Water levels on several rivers and lakes across the NWT are currently the lowest ever recorded.

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NWTRPA resumes calling walking challenge Walk to Tuk

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 12:34

Almost two years after apologizing for naming its walking challenge Walk to Tuk, the NWT Recreation and Parks Association has restored the name.

The post NWTRPA resumes calling walking challenge Walk to Tuk first appeared on Cabin Radio.

NWT Election 2023: Read our Sahtu interviews

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 10:26

Residents of the Sahtu can choose between Paulie Chinna, Danny McNeely or Delphine Pierrot in the 2023 territorial election. Read their interviews.

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Bags of waste left Giant Mine – but what was in them? Nobody’s sure.

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 08:05

At a contaminated site like Giant Mine, knowing what's in the waste hauled off site is crucial. A major slip-up last month is being investigated.

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That Facebook book swap post you’re seeing is a little sketchy

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 08:02

"I’m looking for people to participate in a huge book exchange." Before you sign yourself up for that Facebook book swap doing the rounds, read this.

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NWT Election 2023: Nadine Delorme’s Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh interview

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 07:58

Nadine Delorme said if she's the next Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA, she'll base solutions on TRC calls to action and bring more transparency to the legislature.

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NWT Election 2023: Jay Macdonald’s Thebacha interview

Sun, 11/05/2023 - 19:41

Jay Macdonald said he would amplify Fort Smith-area leaders' voices at the territorial level if elected as the new Thebacha MLA. Read his interview.

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Yellowknifers invited to try stick curling

Sun, 11/05/2023 - 10:02

The Yellowknife Curling Centre will soon offer a taste of stick curling, a variant featuring two-person teams and "delivery sticks" instead of sliding.

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Residents invited to welcome Yellowknife newcomers

Sun, 11/05/2023 - 09:58

Yellowknifers are being invited to help welcome newcomers to the city at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre on Thursday, November 9.

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Yellowknifers march for ceasefire in Gaza

Sat, 11/04/2023 - 19:02

People carrying signs and Palestinian flags gathered outside Yellowknife City Hall then marched downtown to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

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How Pawâkan Macbeth became more than a touring theatre show

Sat, 11/04/2023 - 09:02

Reneltta Arluk's Pawâkan Macbeth tried to do more than simply show up in communities it visited. Fort Smith's Arluk talked to us about art and advocacy.

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