Northwest Territories News
Fire breaks out in downtown Yellowknife parkade
A fire that appeared to be emanating from a downtown Yellowknife parkade temporarily closed several city streets on Tuesday evening.
The post Fire breaks out in downtown Yellowknife parkade first appeared on Cabin Radio.Frostbite 50 ‘desperately in need’ of more volunteers
Not doing the Frostbite 50? Why not stand there and help everyone else suffer- uh, enjoy it? If you're free on Saturday, organizers need a few more volunteers.
The post Frostbite 50 ‘desperately in need’ of more volunteers first appeared on Cabin Radio.Man injured in ‘RCMP interaction’ on Mackenzie Valley winter road
Alberta RCMP will be called in after a man was hurt while being arrested by officers from the Fort Good Hope detachment.
The post Man injured in ‘RCMP interaction’ on Mackenzie Valley winter road first appeared on Cabin Radio.City meeting to approve new union deal rescheduled for Thursday
Yellowknife city councillors are now set to meet on Thursday to authorize a new collective agreement, a deal that will end a strike and lockout if finalized.
The post City meeting to approve new union deal rescheduled for Thursday first appeared on Cabin Radio.United Way NWT will distribute $265K to non-profits
An Ulukhaktok food bank, a meal program at Hay River's shelter and an expanded Tulita community garden are among beneficiaries of United Way funding in 2023.
The post United Way NWT will distribute $265K to non-profits first appeared on Cabin Radio.Remarks about students avoiding Fort Smith ‘were unpresidential’
Fort Smith's deputy mayor criticized Aurora College's president for a comment that suggested prospective students don't want to come to the town.
The post Remarks about students avoiding Fort Smith ‘were unpresidential’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT’s Ekati diamond mine to be sold for second time in two years
Ekati is about to have a new owner – again. The diamond mine is being purchased by Australia-based Burgundy, which said it would work to extend the mine's life.
The post NWT’s Ekati diamond mine to be sold for second time in two years first appeared on Cabin Radio.Boy seriously injured in Hay River, three others charged
RCMP say three Hay River youths face charges of aggravated assault after a boy received injuries that required treatment at Yellowknife's hospital.
The post Boy seriously injured in Hay River, three others charged first appeared on Cabin Radio.City’s special meeting on new collective agreement is delayed
A special meeting of Yellowknife city councillors to authorize a new collective agreement with municipal staff was pushed back as the deal awaits ratification.
The post City’s special meeting on new collective agreement is delayed first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT campground booking dates and opening dates for 2023
NWT Parks campgrounds begin accepting online reservations for 2023 in the first week of April, and the parks themselves open from May 15. Here are the details.
The post NWT campground booking dates and opening dates for 2023 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife schools approach new owner of bus company
Yellowknife school districts contacted the new operator of city school buses after First Transit was bought by rival Transdev. Multiple routes remain suspended.
The post Yellowknife schools approach new owner of bus company first appeared on Cabin Radio.Why can’t Hay River find even a single doctor to live in the town?
Hay River hasn't had a doctor living in the town since 2019. After the latest spell without even a locum physician, a nurse says other staff are burning out and worried.
The post Why can’t Hay River find even a single doctor to live in the town? first appeared on Cabin Radio.City of Yellowknife and unions reach tentative agreement
The City of Yellowknife and unions representing municipal workers have reached a tentative deal on a new collective bargaining agreement.
The post City of Yellowknife and unions reach tentative agreement first appeared on Cabin Radio.Tenants Association launches in the NWT
The Tenants Association Northwest Territories will advocate for tenants' rights and help renters navigate the legal system.
The post Tenants Association launches in the NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Elevate Aviation returns to YK to inspire young women
Young girls in Yellowknife will hear from aviation professionals on March 17 as part of Elevate Aviation's cross country tour.
The post Elevate Aviation returns to YK to inspire young women first appeared on Cabin Radio.Drafting of Yellowknife Airport master plan ‘in final stages’
A plan that maps out the future of Yellowknife's airport "is in the final stages" before being made public, the NWT's infrastructure minister says.
The post Drafting of Yellowknife Airport master plan ‘in final stages’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dene Nation discusses Undrip with UN Special Rapporteur
Dene Nation representatives met with a United Nations special rapporteur to discuss the impact of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
The post Dene Nation discusses Undrip with UN Special Rapporteur first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dene Nation joins others in call for tailings breach accountability
The Dene National Chief added his voice to those demanding accountability for spills at an Alberta oil sands mine. Water tests in nearby communities continue.
The post Dene Nation joins others in call for tailings breach accountability first appeared on Cabin Radio.Giant Mine remediation struggles to find Indigenous, northern workers
A huge amount of work is needed to remediate Giant Mine, but project leaders say finding people to take jobs isn't easy. Here's an update on what's happening.
The post Giant Mine remediation struggles to find Indigenous, northern workers first appeared on Cabin Radio.Serena Ryder and Lemon Bucket Orkestra returning to Folk
Folk on the Rocks 2023 will be headlined by Serena Ryder, organizers announced on Friday, while Lemon Bucket Orkestra will also play this year's festival.
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