Northwest Territories News
First electric vehicle fast charger installed in Hay River
An electric vehicle charging station opened in Hay River. It's part of a charging corridor being gradually built in the NWT: Fort Smith and Behchokǫ̀ are next.
The post First electric vehicle fast charger installed in Hay River first appeared on Cabin Radio.That Service Canada text message is a scam. Don’t respond ‘Y’
If you get a text announcing an "important message from Service Canada," it's a scam. Here's what to do if you aren't sure.
The post That Service Canada text message is a scam. Don’t respond ‘Y’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Six takeaways from a review of Yellowknife’s Street Outreach
A new report sets out how Yellowknife's Street Outreach program could do more for people without homes and how it might be funded. Here's what you need to know.
The post Six takeaways from a review of Yellowknife’s Street Outreach first appeared on Cabin Radio.Digawolf releases new music with album planned for 2025
Tłı̨chǫ act Digawolf will release a new album, Trapline, in spring 2025. The first track from that album, Snowshoes, arrived on Tuesday.
The post Digawolf releases new music with album planned for 2025 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Man sentenced over Fort Simpson RCMP duplex arson
A 21-year-old received an 18-month conditional sentence after a 2021 fire caused damage worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to Fort Simpson RCMP housing.
The post Man sentenced over Fort Simpson RCMP duplex arson first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT still ‘working with’ final YK encampment residents
Renovations began on Yellowknife apartments outside which a tent encampment remains. Meanwhile, the GNWT plans "temporary measures" to increase shelter options.
The post GNWT still ‘working with’ final YK encampment residents first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik’s Great Northern Arts Festival sets 2025 dates
The 2025 edition of Inuvik's Great Northern Arts Festival will run from July 9-14 and feature the theme "tales of the Taiga," organizers said.
The post Inuvik’s Great Northern Arts Festival sets 2025 dates first appeared on Cabin Radio.Parts of NWT museum close for soundproofing work
Sections of the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre are now closed until November 23 as the museum works to improve its soundproofing.
The post Parts of NWT museum close for soundproofing work first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife announces date of 2024 Santa Claus parade
Yellowknife's 2024 Santa Claus parade is set for November 23. The city is inviting community organizations, businesses and schools to participate.
The post Yellowknife announces date of 2024 Santa Claus parade first appeared on Cabin Radio.Cabin Radio’s Adult Spelling Bee crowns a champion
Querulous, calisthenics and tussock were starring words at Cabin Radio's Adult Spelling Bee grand final. Watch the final and meet the NWT's first champion.
The post Cabin Radio’s Adult Spelling Bee crowns a champion first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK’s new Still Dark Festival announces its first performers
Yellowknife's new winter music festival has announced some of the acts coming to the city in late January and early February 2025.
The post YK’s new Still Dark Festival announces its first performers first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s Pat Kane receives photography grant worth $20K
Yellowknife photographer Pat Kane is the recipient of a $20,000 grant that will allow him to document caribou decline in the NWT and efforts to protect herds.
The post Yellowknife’s Pat Kane receives photography grant worth $20K first appeared on Cabin Radio.Aurora College’s polytechnic transformation ‘hasn’t been halted’
The president of Aurora College said there was no halt to its process of becoming a polytechnic university, but said a 2025 deadline had not been "realistic."
The post Aurora College’s polytechnic transformation ‘hasn’t been halted’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT, Indigenous governments intervene over Imperial assessment
Indigenous governments and the GNWT filed their views on whether an environmental assessment of Imperial Oil's Norman Wells facility should proceed.
The post GNWT, Indigenous governments intervene over Imperial assessment first appeared on Cabin Radio.Wren Acorn to host northern athlete podcast series
A former Team Canada speed skater from the NWT is at the helm of a new podcast series about the journeys of northern athletes that launches in November.
The post Wren Acorn to host northern athlete podcast series first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dehcho ferries closing for the season a little earlier than usual
The NWT government began issuing closure warnings for some ferries, saying low water means they may shut down for the season slightly earlier than usual.
The post Dehcho ferries closing for the season a little earlier than usual first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife man takes donations for wheelchairs needed in Mexico
Yellowknifer Barry Talbot's mission is helping residents of Mexico access wheelchairs. He says almost 3,000 have made their way to people in need.
The post Yellowknife man takes donations for wheelchairs needed in Mexico first appeared on Cabin Radio.Police ask for help locating Yellowknife 70-year-old
RCMP in Yellowknife have issued a public appeal for help finding a 70-year-old who police say was reported missing on Friday.
The post Police ask for help locating Yellowknife 70-year-old first appeared on Cabin Radio.RCMP charge Yellowknife woman over child sexual abuse material
Police in Yellowknife say a 39-year-old woman faces multiple charges related to possession and transmission of child sexual abuse material.
The post RCMP charge Yellowknife woman over child sexual abuse material first appeared on Cabin Radio.Missing laptop leads to integrity ruling against councillor
A Yellowknife city councillor borrowed a laptop during 2023's evacuation. Its subsequent disappearance led to a court case and an integrity commissioner ruling.
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