Northwest Territories News
Voting opens for Field Law 2024 community fund
A total of 15 NWT projects are seeking funding from the program. Residents can vote on their favourite ideas until November 20.
The post Voting opens for Field Law 2024 community fund first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife fog to continue overnight ‘with near-zero visibility’
Fog in Yellowknife that disrupted some flights on Friday will last into Saturday and make travel "hazardous" in the North Slave, Environment Canada said.
The post Yellowknife fog to continue overnight ‘with near-zero visibility’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.MLA ‘accepts findings about actions’ over campaign to remove nurse
Richard Edjericon committed to doing better after being found to have broken NWT MLAs' code of conduct, but said he stood by his concerns about healthcare.
The post MLA ‘accepts findings about actions’ over campaign to remove nurse first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: NWT is bathed in global northern lights show
Aurora dazzled people across the globe as a solar storm hit the Earth. Here's how the northern lights looked across the Northwest Territories.
The post In pictures: NWT is bathed in global northern lights show first appeared on Cabin Radio.Norman Wells could declare ‘humanitarian state of emergency’
Norman Wells, beset by soaring fuel costs amid an economic crisis, will hold a meeting to consider declaring a "state of emergency for humanitarian reasons."
The post Norman Wells could declare ‘humanitarian state of emergency’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Local, free produce at Sambaa K’e garden promotes food security
"On your own, quiet, hands in the dirt is already such a benefit." From mental health to climate, Sambaa K'e residents say their expanding garden is paying off.
The post Local, free produce at Sambaa K’e garden promotes food security first appeared on Cabin Radio.China has looked to build in northern communities, premier says
China has made offers to build infrastructure in northern communities as a "foot in the door," the NWT's premier said, raising a concern over foreign influence.
The post China has looked to build in northern communities, premier says first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith to install cameras before vandalized skate park reopens
A Fort Smith skate park vandalized weeks after being restored by volunteers still hasn't reopened. The town says it wants cameras watching over the site first.
The post Fort Smith to install cameras before vandalized skate park reopens first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknifers to perform garba in Hindu festival celebration
A group of Yellowknife residents is planning a traditional dance in the city's downtown on Saturday to celebrate an annual Hindu festival.
The post Yellowknifers to perform garba in Hindu festival celebration first appeared on Cabin Radio.MLA could face fine, reprimand over ‘campaign’ to fire nurse
Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Richard Edjericon acted inappropriately in orchestrating a "campaign" to remove a nurse from her position, an integrity commissioner said.
The post MLA could face fine, reprimand over ‘campaign’ to fire nurse first appeared on Cabin Radio.Aurora College receives $1.5M for new and improved research
Aurora College will receive a $1.5-million grant over five years for applied research. The college said that means more student opportunities and collaboration.
The post Aurora College receives $1.5M for new and improved research first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT coughs up flu and Covid vaccine clinic dates
Dates for flu and Covid vaccination clinics in the Northwest Territories have been made public on the territorial health authority's website.
The post NWT coughs up flu and Covid vaccine clinic dates first appeared on Cabin Radio.A quick way to help Cabin Radio’s FM licence application
The CRTC is taking comments from Yellowknifers ahead of a public hearing on FM licence applications by Cabin Radio and Vista Radio. Here's how to have your say.
The post A quick way to help Cabin Radio’s FM licence application first appeared on Cabin Radio.Imperial Oil asks regulator to halt environmental assessment
Imperial Oil said an environmental assessment of its Norman Wells facility had been triggered on faulty grounds and suggested it may take the issue to court.
The post Imperial Oil asks regulator to halt environmental assessment first appeared on Cabin Radio.Severe geomagnetic storm may keep the northern light show flowing
The NWT has been treated to an array of aurora lately. A major solar storm might mean another intense display ahead – if the clouds cooperate.
The post Severe geomagnetic storm may keep the northern light show flowing first appeared on Cabin Radio.Aklavik-born pilot, 89, receives award for book on aviation career
Fred Carmichael, an 89-year-old NWT resident, received an Indigenous literature award for a picture book that tells the story of his six decades in aviation.
The post Aklavik-born pilot, 89, receives award for book on aviation career first appeared on Cabin Radio.Norman Wells mayoral candidates set out visions
Frank Pope and Paulie Chinna, each running for mayor of Norman Wells in this month's election, explained how they hope to lead the town through difficult times.
The post Norman Wells mayoral candidates set out visions first appeared on Cabin Radio.Former NWT premier Joe Handley to receive Symons Medal
Joe Handley is one of four former Canadian premiers being honoured in PEI this month. He'll use the ceremony to discuss "issues Indigenous people face."
The post Former NWT premier Joe Handley to receive Symons Medal first appeared on Cabin Radio.Peter Clarkson running for mayor of Inuvik
Former Inuvik politician Peter Clarkson is attempting a comeback. If elected as mayor, he says he'll take a more collaborative approach.
The post Peter Clarkson running for mayor of Inuvik first appeared on Cabin Radio.Veterans Affairs Canada offers Yellowknife appointments
Staff from Veterans Affairs Canada are offering appointments in Yellowknife on October 15 and 17. Here's how to book a slot if you want one.
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