Northwest Territories News
GNWT sets income threshold for new extended health benefits
The GNWT published the income threshold below which residents eligible for a revamped health benefits program can access it for free. Others will pay a portion.
The post GNWT sets income threshold for new extended health benefits first appeared on Cabin Radio.Aurora College reveals Indigenous knowledge-holders’ council
Aurora College announced the first members of its newly created Indigenous knowledge-holders' council. See the list here.
The post Aurora College reveals Indigenous knowledge-holders’ council first appeared on Cabin Radio.First wildfires of 2024 under control, NWT Fire says
NWT Fire says two overwintering fires northwest of Fort Smith are now under control. The wildfire agency says more infrared scanning is being planned.
The post First wildfires of 2024 under control, NWT Fire says first appeared on Cabin Radio.New issue pushes back return of Taltson hydro in South Slave
The NWT Power Corporation says there'll be a fresh delay switching the South Slave back to hydro power after a year on diesel.
The post New issue pushes back return of Taltson hydro in South Slave first appeared on Cabin Radio.Auditor general says her office will soon examine Housing NWT
Canada's auditor general says her office is about to scrutinize Housing NWT, following an audit that criticized First Nations housing supports in the south.
The post Auditor general says her office will soon examine Housing NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Lawyers praise departing NWT Supreme Court judge
"Fairness to everyone was his lodestar." On his last day as an NWT Supreme Court judge, lawyers surprised Justice Andrew Mahar with words of praise.
The post Lawyers praise departing NWT Supreme Court judge first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Building a tiny Yellowknife
Constructing a miniature Yellowknife by scaling down all the buildings then recreating each one? Not an easy task. These St Pat's students tried.
The post In pictures: Building a tiny Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith man sentenced to seven years for 2022 murder
A judge ordered the maximum seven-year sentence for a man who, as a 17-year-old, murdered a 50-year-old in Fort Smith two years ago.
The post Fort Smith man sentenced to seven years for 2022 murder first appeared on Cabin Radio.United Way NWT announces recipients of $205K in grants
The Northern Birthwork Collective has been awarded a multi-year grant. Seventeen other organizations will get grants from this year's Community Investment Fund.
The post United Way NWT announces recipients of $205K in grants first appeared on Cabin Radio.Former health minister becomes new YWCA NWT president
Women and families charity YWCA NWT welcomed former health minister Julie Green as its new president. Green is a former employee and board member at the group.
The post Former health minister becomes new YWCA NWT president first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s indoor garage sale returns on Saturday, May 18
One of Yellowknife's primary springtime attractions, the city's indoor garage sale, is coming around again. Here's when to show up and how to book a table.
The post Yellowknife’s indoor garage sale returns on Saturday, May 18 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dene Nation issues call for national chief nominations
The upcoming Dene National Assembly has been scheduled for July 23-25 in Fort Good Hope. Election of a national chief will take place in person and online.
The post Dene Nation issues call for national chief nominations first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT confirms first fires of 2024 are holdovers from last year
The first two NWT wildfires reported this year are holdovers from 2023, the territory's wildfire agency has confirmed, and don't currently pose any threat.
The post NWT confirms first fires of 2024 are holdovers from last year first appeared on Cabin Radio.Ekati submits plan for new underground project
Ekati's owner asked for permission to mine beneath an existing open pit, a move it says is vital to a grander plan of keeping the diamond mine open till 2040.
The post Ekati submits plan for new underground project first appeared on Cabin Radio.Listen: Bringing northern Guardians together
Indigenous governments look to Guardians programs to safeguard the land and water while providing employment. How do you make sure they all work together?
The post Listen: Bringing northern Guardians together first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘Very little risk’ of a Hay River flood in 2024, town says
Hay River is now nearly certain to come through the 2024 spring breakup season without a flood, a modest but meaningful win after years of disasters.
The post ‘Very little risk’ of a Hay River flood in 2024, town says first appeared on Cabin Radio.Northwest Territories reports first wildfires of 2024
The Northwest Territories' wildfire agency has identified its first active fires of the 2024 season. Two small fires were reported northwest of Fort Smith.
The post Northwest Territories reports first wildfires of 2024 first appeared on Cabin Radio.What do the NWT’s youth politicians want the territory to do?
Freed from some limits the adults face, youth MLAs bluntly voiced their concerns about the territory – and their aspirations. This is what they said.
The post What do the NWT’s youth politicians want the territory to do? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife youth feature in APTN series Warrior Up!
NWT duo Cole Clark and Dylan Hope star in an episode of a new APTN TV show that follows Indigenous youth inspiring change.
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Pickleball and table tennis are hits among NWT seniors signing up for the Canada 55+ Games. Cribbage? Not so much. A golf fundraiser will help cover the trip.
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