Northwest Territories News
They just bought their dream home. A flood washed that dream away.
Rushing water forced a Paradise Gardens couple from a home they never thought would flood. They're now in Yellowknife, collecting donations for their community.
The post They just bought their dream home. A flood washed that dream away. first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT agrees to provide $1.5M, keeping Spruce Bough alive
Following months of concern about how Spruce Bough would keep running without long-term funding, the NWT government agreed to provide money for the project.
The post GNWT agrees to provide $1.5M, keeping Spruce Bough alive first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘The time to act is now.’ Territories call for climate change support
Territorial leaders repeated a familiar refrain: not enough federal cash is being released to adequately address climate change in the North.
The post ‘The time to act is now.’ Territories call for climate change support first appeared on Cabin Radio.On Vale Island, decisions come down to a disappearing highway
For days, some Vale Island residents – encircled by flooding – held tight as water washed over a lifeline strip of highway. Some are giving in and getting out.
The post On Vale Island, decisions come down to a disappearing highway first appeared on Cabin Radio.Rescuers save two women as water engulfs home outside Enterprise
Two women are recovering after being rescued in dramatic circumstances as a flash flood devastated their home outside Enterprise.
The post Rescuers save two women as water engulfs home outside Enterprise first appeared on Cabin Radio.CN railbed on NWT line washes out in northern Alberta
A CN railbed washed out on the line connecting northern Alberta to the South Slave. The impact on freight and timeline for repair weren't immediately clear.
The post CN railbed on NWT line washes out in northern Alberta first appeared on Cabin Radio.Precautionary flood warnings in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River
Fort Simpson issued a 48-hour flood warning, saying residents "should prepare for potential flooding." Jean Marie River posted a similar notice.
The post Precautionary flood warnings in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River first appeared on Cabin Radio.Aurora College, Fort Smith flight school launching aviation diploma
Aurora College is launching a two-year aviation business diploma in partnership with Fort Smith's Terry Harrold School of Aviation.
The post Aurora College, Fort Smith flight school launching aviation diploma first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fresh snowfall warning as breakup reaches critical stage
Hay River, Fort Providence and Fort Simpson are braced for more heavy snow on Monday. Conditions are likely to improve later in the afternoon.
The post Fresh snowfall warning as breakup reaches critical stage first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dog’s death prompts RCMP investigation in Fort Resolution
RCMP began an investigation after a dog was discovered dead in Fort Resolution. There is a disagreement over the level of care provided to 10 dogs on the lot.
The post Dog’s death prompts RCMP investigation in Fort Resolution first appeared on Cabin Radio.All riverfront properties in Hay River placed on evacuation alert
The Town of Hay River placed all riverfront properties on evacuation alert, including some streets at the heart of the community's downtown.
The post All riverfront properties in Hay River placed on evacuation alert first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT announces recipients of 2021 literacy awards
More than a dozen people have received awards for their work promoting literacy in the Northwest Territories. Here's the list.
The post NWT announces recipients of 2021 literacy awards first appeared on Cabin Radio.Miranda Currie returns with album that teaches languages to kids
Miranda Currie will release her second children’s album with a concert on May 15. Her songs are designed to teach children languages like Wıı̀lıı̀deh and Cree.
The post Miranda Currie returns with album that teaches languages to kids first appeared on Cabin Radio.Evacuation order issued for several areas of Kátł’odeeche First Nation
Residents of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation's Old Village, Lower Village and Wolf Drive areas are being told to leave their homes and seek higher ground.
The post Evacuation order issued for several areas of Kátł’odeeche First Nation first appeared on Cabin Radio.Confusion in Fort Simpson over Nutrition North rollout
For the first time, the Nutrition North food subsidy reached Fort Simpson – but some prices surprised people. Here are some explanations for the confusion.
The post Confusion in Fort Simpson over Nutrition North rollout first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River: 250 people leave homes over flood risk, GNWT says
Some 250 evacuees have moved to higher ground after flood warnings for Hay River and the Kátł’odeeche First Nation. More flooding is likely, officials say.
The post Hay River: 250 people leave homes over flood risk, GNWT says first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife twins take historic steps for NWT gymnastics
Yellowknife gymnast Tai Leathem just won bronze at Westerns. Now his twin sister, Emma, is about to make NWT history at the sport's national championships.
The post Yellowknife twins take historic steps for NWT gymnastics first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife art show doubles as wildlife photographer’s debut
Wildlife photography, digital art and oil paintings are on display as three artists jointly stage a show at Yellowknife's Racquet Club on Saturday.
The post Yellowknife art show doubles as wildlife photographer’s debut first appeared on Cabin Radio.Flash flood alerts for KFN’s Old Village, Hay River’s Vale Island
Flash flood warnings are in place for the Kátł’odeeche First Nation's Old Village and Hay River's Vale Island. The GNWT urged residents to prepare.
The post Flash flood alerts for KFN’s Old Village, Hay River’s Vale Island first appeared on Cabin Radio.MTS adding 24% fuel surcharge to 2022 cargo shipments
The NWT's freight barges will apply a 24-percent surcharge to cargo shipments this summer in response to rising fuel costs.
The post MTS adding 24% fuel surcharge to 2022 cargo shipments first appeared on Cabin Radio.