Northwest Territories News
Sunken truck successfully retrieved, expedition says
A modified F-150 truck that went through the Kitikmeot ice during a global expedition's trial run in March has been recovered, the group says.
The post Sunken truck successfully retrieved, expedition says first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Providence artist returns home to empower creators
"A generation ago, Fort Providence was known for top, high-quality work." A new program seeks to restore that reputation while giving residents an income.
The post Fort Providence artist returns home to empower creators first appeared on Cabin Radio.Two NWT artists compete for $25,000 to further their business
Two NWT artists came through a field of more than 2,400 applicants to reach the semi-finals of Pow Wow Pitch, a national contest for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
The post Two NWT artists compete for $25,000 to further their business first appeared on Cabin Radio.Amid apparent rapid progress, Vital Metals parts with boss
The owner of the NWT's Nechalacho mine dismissed its managing director, even as the firm's position in the critical minerals sector looked to be strengthening.
The post Amid apparent rapid progress, Vital Metals parts with boss first appeared on Cabin Radio.MLAs begin caucus retreat, though without a full complement
NWT MLAs are gathering at a three-day Łútsël K'é retreat as they prepare for an election year, but almost a third of the 19-person group won't be there.
The post MLAs begin caucus retreat, though without a full complement first appeared on Cabin Radio.Gerry Cheezie selected to chair NWT’s health leadership council
Gerry Cheezie is the new chair of the NWT health authority's leadership council, a role that advocates for residents and oversees health and social services.
The post Gerry Cheezie selected to chair NWT’s health leadership council first appeared on Cabin Radio.Łútsël K’é’s Darryl Marlowe acquitted of impaired driving
Darryl Marlowe, charged with impaired driving while chief of the Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation in January 2021, was cleared.
The post Łútsël K’é’s Darryl Marlowe acquitted of impaired driving first appeared on Cabin Radio.Celebration of life for Eugène Roach takes place on Saturday
A celebration of life for the late Eugène Roach will be held at Yellowknife's École St Patrick High School on Saturday, September 3.
The post Celebration of life for Eugène Roach takes place on Saturday first appeared on Cabin Radio.Wood Buffalo National Park awaits latest Unesco verdict
As UN experts finished their latest trip to Wood Buffalo National Park, one First Nation expressed hope that Parks Canada would be told to take fresh measures.
The post Wood Buffalo National Park awaits latest Unesco verdict first appeared on Cabin Radio.Residents consulted over back-to-back rate increases of up to 10%
The independent panel that approves NWT power rates will hold a public consultation over NTPC's request for back-to-back increases of up to 10 percent.
The post Residents consulted over back-to-back rate increases of up to 10% first appeared on Cabin Radio.Coming soon: Cabin Radio’s Yellowknife election coverage
Yellowknife will elect a mayor and council in October 2022. As soon as nominations close on September 19, watch this page for our coverage.
The post Coming soon: Cabin Radio’s Yellowknife election coverage first appeared on Cabin Radio.Tłı̨chǫ seek Yellowknife land recognition, a move opposed by YKDFN
The Tłı̨chǫ Government wants Yellowknife land acknowledgements to include a reference to the Tłı̨chǫ, a suggestion the Yellowknives Dene say is "an overreach."
The post Tłı̨chǫ seek Yellowknife land recognition, a move opposed by YKDFN first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Good Hope man ‘in critical condition’ after assault, RCMP say
A 38-year-old man has been medevaced from Fort Good Hope to Edmonton after what police say was an aggravated assault in the Sahtu community.
The post Fort Good Hope man ‘in critical condition’ after assault, RCMP say first appeared on Cabin Radio.Bear put down after breaking into Yellowknife home
A bear was killed by a wildlife officer early on Monday morning after breaking into one Yellowknife home and attempting to enter two others.
The post Bear put down after breaking into Yellowknife home first appeared on Cabin Radio.Police seize handgun, drugs during search of Yellowknife home
RCMP say a loaded handgun and crack cocaine were found during a search of a home on Yellowknife's Sissons Court last week.
The post Police seize handgun, drugs during search of Yellowknife home first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Old Town Pond Sailors Regatta 2022
More than 20 of Yellowknife's finest miniature sailboats took part in this year's Old Town Pond Sailors Regatta. Admire some of the entries here.
The post In pictures: Old Town Pond Sailors Regatta 2022 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Pawsome performance takes Yellowknife dogs to nationals
What's it like to take your dogs from Yellowknife to a national agility contest? Franz and Corinne Dziuba just found out.
The post Pawsome performance takes Yellowknife dogs to nationals first appeared on Cabin Radio.Vehicle strikes downtown Yellowknife bank
Yellowknife's downtown Scotiabank suffered significant damage after a truck was seen to strike the building early on Monday morning.
The post Vehicle strikes downtown Yellowknife bank first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife art gallery set to open in September
A new art gallery opens in Yellowknife next week, promising to fill a critical gap by offering a space in which artists can host all-important solo shows.
The post Yellowknife art gallery set to open in September first appeared on Cabin Radio.Arctic Inspiration Prize holds online sessions for applicants
Organizers of the Arctic Inspiration Prize will hold webinars on Tuesday to help northerners complete applications for funding.
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