Northwest Territories News
Fort Smith evacuation: Why the call was made
Why was Fort Smith given an evacuation order on Saturday? Parks Canada's incident commander on Fire 7 explains the call.
The post Fort Smith evacuation: Why the call was made first appeared on Cabin Radio.Evacuation order issued for Fort Smith
Fort Smith is under an evacuation order over fears a wildfire will move much closer to the highway and town in high winds. Buses helped evacuees to Hay River.
The post Evacuation order issued for Fort Smith first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik issues ‘clarification’ after confusion over readiness level
Officials in Inuvik stressed there was no change to the town's level of evacuation readiness after the word "alert" appeared in an update, sparking confusion.
The post Inuvik issues ‘clarification’ after confusion over readiness level first appeared on Cabin Radio.Canadian Red Cross canvasses for wildfire evacuees in Yellowknife
Did you get a knock on the door in Yellowknife from someone saying they're with the Red Cross? We checked, and the Canadian Red Cross says it's legit.
The post Canadian Red Cross canvasses for wildfire evacuees in Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith moves to evacuation alert over nearby wildfire
The Town of Fort Smith declared an evacuation alert over a nearby wildfire, citing a Parks Canada recommendation "due to forecasted fire behaviour."
The post Fort Smith moves to evacuation alert over nearby wildfire first appeared on Cabin Radio.As Canada cools, NWT may stay warmer than usual, fire officials fear
Most of Canada is forecast to stop being warmer than usual as we get nearer to fall, experts say – except the NWT. Fire season might last "until snowfall."
The post As Canada cools, NWT may stay warmer than usual, fire officials fear first appeared on Cabin Radio.These evacuee puppies need homes. You’ve gotta see ’em
It's been a long week. If you need to spend five minutes watching cute puppies – or if you want to give one a home – we've got you covered.
The post These evacuee puppies need homes. You’ve gotta see ’em first appeared on Cabin Radio.Wildlife officers euthanize two of five bears wandering Yellowknife
Five different bears made their way into Yellowknife on Friday, officials said, revising the number down from six. Two were killed as a "last option."
The post Wildlife officers euthanize two of five bears wandering Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dettah wildfire prep ‘nothing to worry about,’ First Nation says
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation sought to reassure Dettah residents as preparations are made for a possible oncoming wildfire. Here's the latest.
The post Dettah wildfire prep ‘nothing to worry about,’ First Nation says first appeared on Cabin Radio.Casa de Cobre brings authentic Mexican flavours to Yellowknife
The NWT legislature's new café promises "the most authentic" Mexican food, not least because the chefs are from Mexico. (The name? Spanish for "Copperhouse.")
The post Casa de Cobre brings authentic Mexican flavours to Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife to hold reconciliation gathering on August 29
The City of Yellowknife is bringing back an event first held in August last year where residents "create a vision for what reconciliation looks like in Yellowknife."
The post Yellowknife to hold reconciliation gathering on August 29 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik residents, unnerved by fire, are told to be prepared
"We've had so much panic. We're trying to get control of that." Inuvik officials said "be prepared" as a fire moved closer, but also sought to reassure people.
The post Inuvik residents, unnerved by fire, are told to be prepared first appeared on Cabin Radio.RCMP seize suspected crack cocaine in Fort Providence
NWT RCMP said they had charged a 21-year-old from Ontario after officers seized suspected crack cocaine, cash and drug paraphernalia in Fort Providence.
The post RCMP seize suspected crack cocaine in Fort Providence first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvialuit sign oil, gas co-management deal with NWT, Yukon, Ottawa
The federal government agreed to "shared decision-making" with the Inuvialuit, NWT and Yukon governments over Arctic offshore oil and gas.
The post Inuvialuit sign oil, gas co-management deal with NWT, Yukon, Ottawa first appeared on Cabin Radio.Northwestel turns to satellites with ‘no time frame’ for Inuvik fibre fix
Northwestel says a wildfire is preventing inspection of the fibre line at the heart of an internet slowdown covering most of the Beaufort Delta.
The post Northwestel turns to satellites with ‘no time frame’ for Inuvik fibre fix first appeared on Cabin Radio.Three structures destroyed by Duncan Lake fire
A wildfire near Duncan Lake is now threatening cabins in the area and has destroyed three to date, NWT Fire said. Here's the latest on ZF011, ZF015 and ZF085.
The post Three structures destroyed by Duncan Lake fire first appeared on Cabin Radio.Diavik will build large solar plant to power it through closure
The Diavik diamond mine will build a solar plant to help power closure work till 2029. It marks the first use of a fund set up through the NWT's carbon tax.
The post Diavik will build large solar plant to power it through closure first appeared on Cabin Radio.This smoke is horrific. How long will it last?
We know. It's miserable outside. Here's a guide to where you can find smoke forecasts and what to expect from the rest of this wildfire season.
The post This smoke is horrific. How long will it last? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Evacuation of Fort Smith care home criticized
A Fort Smith woman criticized the way Elders were moved from Fort Smith to Hay River over a wildfire threat. The health authority said safety was the priority.
The post Evacuation of Fort Smith care home criticized first appeared on Cabin Radio.Rainbow Run comes back to Yellowknife this pride-ful weekend
Pride month might be over but the celebrations are still on in Yellowknife. On Saturday, runners and walkers unite in support of the city’s 2SLGBTQIPA+ community.
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