Northwest Territories News
NWT records third-worst wildfire season this century so far
Almost 1.7 million hectares of the NWT burned this summer. That's down significantly from last year but it's still one of the worst seasons in recent memory.
The post NWT records third-worst wildfire season this century so far first appeared on Cabin Radio.Six-month timeline proposed for Imperial Line 490 assessment
An examination of plans to replace pipelines in Norman Wells – one of two environmental assessments recently launched – should take half a year, regulators say.
The post Six-month timeline proposed for Imperial Line 490 assessment first appeared on Cabin Radio.Smoking compensation deal ‘worth $185M to NWT’
The GNWT expects an initial payout of $45 million then $140 million "in the future" if a Canada-wide compensation deal with cigarette companies is approved.
The post Smoking compensation deal ‘worth $185M to NWT’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Road, phone, internet disruption coming to South Slave
In separate notices, the NWT government said South Slave roads, phone calls and internet access all face disruption in the days ahead.
The post Road, phone, internet disruption coming to South Slave first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT confirms increase for Norman Wells seniors’ heating subsidy
The home heating subsidy paid to Norman Wells seniors has been almost doubled by the GNWT in a bid to help cover a staggering jump in fuel costs.
The post GNWT confirms increase for Norman Wells seniors’ heating subsidy first appeared on Cabin Radio.Warning as weather turns Highway 1 to ‘absolute glass’
Drivers reported treacherous, icy conditions along Highway 1 above the Alberta border on Friday. Snow squalls ahead could make things worse.
The post Warning as weather turns Highway 1 to ‘absolute glass’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT asks to increase borrowing limit over ‘dire’ outlook
With efforts to improve the GNWT's financial picture ruined by "multiple challenges," the territory asked Ottawa if it can borrow above its $1.8-billion cap.
The post NWT asks to increase borrowing limit over ‘dire’ outlook first appeared on Cabin Radio.Snowfall warnings start to roll in as weather takes a turn
The first snow has dusted Yellowknife and heavy snowfall is forecast at the NWT's northern and southern extremes as cooler weather sets in.
The post Snowfall warnings start to roll in as weather takes a turn first appeared on Cabin Radio.Imperial should ‘step up,’ minister says as MLAs debate Sahtu fuel crisis
The NWT finance minister said Imperial Oil must do more to reduce Norman Wells' fuel costs as MLAs set out a "dire" situation facing the town and the territory.
The post Imperial should ‘step up,’ minister says as MLAs debate Sahtu fuel crisis first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘This is more than just an average shooting accident’
Dennis Nelner was at home in 2019 when a wildlife officer, trying to subdue a black bear outside, accidentally shot him. Nelner says he has lingering concerns.
The post ‘This is more than just an average shooting accident’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Record label visits Yellowknife after teacher wins award
Stephen Richardson calls his life a "musical Seinfeld episode." A major teaching award he won has inspired a record label to visit Yellowknife.
The post Record label visits Yellowknife after teacher wins award first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Order of NWT inductees receive medals at legislature
"I'm living proof it's possible." Richard Hardy, Mary Teya and Helen Balanoff were formally inducted to the Order of the NWT at a Thursday ceremony.
The post In pictures: Order of NWT inductees receive medals at legislature first appeared on Cabin Radio.Northerners launch new publishing company
Five women are behind a new publishing house that aims to elevate the voices of northern authors. Its first title has just been confirmed.
The post Northerners launch new publishing company first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife launches new system to book programs and facilities
The City of Yellowknife has a new registration platform for programs and facilities. Maybe this is finally the time you manage to book that place for your kid.
The post Yellowknife launches new system to book programs and facilities first appeared on Cabin Radio.Northern affairs minister won’t seek re-election
Winnipeg MP Dan Vandal, Canada's northern affairs minister since 2019, won't seek re-election and said he has started "an orderly transition" of his roles.
The post Northern affairs minister won’t seek re-election first appeared on Cabin Radio.A city councillor wants four months’ unpaid leave. Is that OK?
Yellowknife's city council is mulling an unusual request: one member wants four months' unpaid leave after a "pretty challenging" year. Should they get it?
The post A city councillor wants four months’ unpaid leave. Is that OK? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Program rooted in Gwich’in chef’s cuisine earns awards
"Our food, our stories should be showcased." Gwich'in chef Steph Baryluk's work on Rooted, a dining program at Simon Fraser University, is winning awards.
The post Program rooted in Gwich’in chef’s cuisine earns awards first appeared on Cabin Radio.Tony Whitford service at legislature to be streamed online
Late former NWT commissioner Tony Whitford will receive a state memorial service at the territory's legislature on Saturday. You can also watch online.
The post Tony Whitford service at legislature to be streamed online first appeared on Cabin Radio.What harm reduction programs does the NWT offer?
At a legislature briefing, GNWT staff set out how they are working to expand harm reduction services as part of their response to the territory's drug crisis.
The post What harm reduction programs does the NWT offer? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Striking Fort Simpson housing staff to protest at legislature
Fort Simpson Housing Authority workers will protest outside the NWT legislature on Thursday as their strike action continues and MLAs begin their fall sitting.
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