Northwest Territories News
How should the NWT save money?
The NWT government says it faces a "dire" financial outlook and is trying to save $150 million annually. How might the territory actually do that?
The post How should the NWT save money? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River ordered to pay former finance director $74K
An NWT Supreme Court justice ordered the Town of Hay River to pay a former senior manager eight months' salary and benefits over his mishandled 2015 dismissal.
The post Hay River ordered to pay former finance director $74K first appeared on Cabin Radio.Northern book fair takes over YK visitor centre on Saturday
NorthWords NWT will host a northern book fair at Yellowknife's visitor centre on Saturday. Here are the authors you can expect to meet.
The post Northern book fair takes over YK visitor centre on Saturday first appeared on Cabin Radio.Funding offered for wildfire community prep days
Canada's national wildfire management agency is promoting $500 grants for communities to hold wildfire preparedness days. Apply by January 31.
The post Funding offered for wildfire community prep days first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s entrepreneurship week to focus on online tools
A week of programming designed to help Yellowknife entrepreneurs will focus this year on how to grow a business using tools available online.
The post Yellowknife’s entrepreneurship week to focus on online tools first appeared on Cabin Radio.Pine Point mine project signs Hay River agreement
The company hoping to restart the Pine Point mine in the South Slave signed an agreement with the Town of Hay River to "work together" in support of the project.
The post Pine Point mine project signs Hay River agreement first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik band manager and Behchokǫ̀ SAO recognized for leadership
Inuvik Native Band's Laska Nerysoo was declared Band Manager of the Year and Behchokǫ̀'s Pushp Seth won Senior Administrator of the Year at a Tuesday ceremony.
The post Inuvik band manager and Behchokǫ̀ SAO recognized for leadership first appeared on Cabin Radio.Meet some of YKIFF’s films and filmmakers
Four filmmakers are sitting down with Mornings at the Cabin to talk about upcoming screenings of their work at the Yellowknife International Film Festival.
The post Meet some of YKIFF’s films and filmmakers first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT updates its Atlas land viewing website
The NWT government said it had updated Atlas, the "interactive web map viewer" that provides a sense of land availability and ownership in the territory.
The post GNWT updates its Atlas land viewing website first appeared on Cabin Radio.Norman Wells launches petition as town writes Imperial letter
The Town of Norman Wells launched a petition for more support over extreme fuel costs, while adding its voice to a regulatory dispute involving Imperial Oil.
The post Norman Wells launches petition as town writes Imperial letter first appeared on Cabin Radio.In a rare case, an NWT private member’s bill makes change
It's not usually the case that a bill from a regular MLA becomes law in the NWT, but that's how a new increase in student loan limits came to pass.
The post In a rare case, an NWT private member’s bill makes change first appeared on Cabin Radio.For Kimberley Mackeinzo, beading is grounding
Kimberley Mackeinzo is the Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley artist of the month this November, chosen for her “Lest We Forget” poppy earrings.
The post For Kimberley Mackeinzo, beading is grounding first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River could soon have cab service again, town manager says
After months without taxis, Hay River’s town manager says a cab company has submitted an application for a permit to begin operations.
The post Hay River could soon have cab service again, town manager says first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s Carly Straker launches poetry collection
Carly Straker's first book, Things the Trees Taught Me, features a collection of personal poems about grief, loss, nature, divine femininity, love and joy.
The post Yellowknife’s Carly Straker launches poetry collection first appeared on Cabin Radio.Arctic Duchess, NWT Pinework, Cheeky Chops among YK business winners
Meet the winners of Yellowknife's 2024 business awards, ranging from carpenters to pet salons and interior designers to an aurora-viewing ship.
The post Arctic Duchess, NWT Pinework, Cheeky Chops among YK business winners first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s Challenge Cup hockey adds alumni tournament
Hey old timer, big news. Hockey's Wade Hamer Challenge Cup, the annual contest between Yellowknife high schools, will involve an alumni game for the first time.
The post Yellowknife’s Challenge Cup hockey adds alumni tournament first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘He was always there for others.’ Friends, family remember Kyle Kefalas
A celebration of life takes place this weekend for Kyle Kefalas, who has passed away aged 35. Friends and family say Kyle was "able to connect with everybody."
The post ‘He was always there for others.’ Friends, family remember Kyle Kefalas first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT SPCA ‘pinching pennies’ amid drop in donations
The NWT SPCA says it is facing financial strain amid an increase in dogs and medical cases alongside a decrease in donations and adoptions.
The post NWT SPCA ‘pinching pennies’ amid drop in donations first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Simpson’s new and outgoing mayors look ahead
Les Wright has been sworn in as Fort Simpson's new mayor, succeeding Sean Whelly. We asked them both about the community's future.
The post Fort Simpson’s new and outgoing mayors look ahead first appeared on Cabin Radio.MLAs pass capital budget despite gripes
Enough regular MLAs voted in favour of the NWT's latest capital budget for it to pass, despite some saying cabinet had done little to address their concerns.
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