Northwest Territories News
Gwich’in Tribal Council to install new grand chief on January 31
The Gwich'in Tribal Council says it will hold a special assembly in Tsiigehtchic on January 31 to welcome Frederick Blake Jr as its new grand chief.
The post Gwich’in Tribal Council to install new grand chief on January 31 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Tłı̨chǫ partnering with mining company on exploration
The Tłı̨chǫ Government signed a deal with an Australian mining group regarding exploration on Tłı̨chǫ lands, starting with an "assessment of lithium potential."
The post Tłı̨chǫ partnering with mining company on exploration first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith, Diavik mine to mark anniversary of fatal crash
The Town of Fort Smith and Diavik diamond mine will hold services to remember the six people who passed away in an air crash a year ago this week.
The post Fort Smith, Diavik mine to mark anniversary of fatal crash first appeared on Cabin Radio.IRCC to cut 3,300 positions, adding to NWT immigration uncertainty
Canada's federal immigration authority is cutting jobs, further complicating the picture for foreign workers in the NWT amid a sudden nominee program shutdown.
The post IRCC to cut 3,300 positions, adding to NWT immigration uncertainty first appeared on Cabin Radio.Aurora College expanding trades programs
Aurora College is developing seven new trades and apprenticeship programs to be delivered at its Fort Smith campus. It is also upgrading existing programs.
The post Aurora College expanding trades programs first appeared on Cabin Radio.Applications open for 2025 anti-poverty fund
The NWT government is now accepting applications for its 2025 anti-poverty fund. A total of $1.75 million is available for eligible initiatives.
The post Applications open for 2025 anti-poverty fund first appeared on Cabin Radio.Six brands of eggs recalled due to possible Salmonella
Six brands of eggs have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Anyone with the recalled products is advised to throw them away or return them.
The post Six brands of eggs recalled due to possible Salmonella first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Tāpis take over Fort Smith’s museum
A new exhibition at Fort Smith's Northern Life Museum showcases tāpis, decorated blankets designed for sled dogs. Take a look at some of them.
The post In pictures: Tāpis take over Fort Smith’s museum first appeared on Cabin Radio.Vital Metals issues new estimate of Nechalacho rare earths
Owners of the Nechalacho rare earths project, east of Yellowknife, said they had "increased confidence in the deposit" as they work to launch an open-pit mine.
The post Vital Metals issues new estimate of Nechalacho rare earths first appeared on Cabin Radio.High Level to invest millions in water treatment upgrade
The Town of High Level will spend $6.6 million on a water treatment upgrade designed to improve water quality and lower operating costs.
The post High Level to invest millions in water treatment upgrade first appeared on Cabin Radio.Long-awaited Aven Pavilion celebrates grand opening
A Yellowknife development of 102 seniors' housing units held an opening ceremony this week. Here's a look inside the facility with the help of some residents.
The post Long-awaited Aven Pavilion celebrates grand opening first appeared on Cabin Radio.The late Rosie Betthale-Reid was always there to help
"She would get you out of the rut." Rosie Betthale-Reid, a calming, uplifting influence in the Dehcho even at the most challenging times, passed away aged 70.
The post The late Rosie Betthale-Reid was always there to help first appeared on Cabin Radio.Foreign workers ‘in shock’ over NWT nominee program reversal
We spoke with people whose plans – and lives – have been disrupted by this week's sudden decision to keep a key NWT immigration program closed indefinitely.
The post Foreign workers ‘in shock’ over NWT nominee program reversal first appeared on Cabin Radio.Folk to host February music night at YK’s Underground
Folk on the Rocks is holding a February show at Yellowknife's Underground bar featuring Cassandra Blondin Burt and Allister McCreadie.
The post Folk to host February music night at YK’s Underground first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife set to scrap little-used combat sports commission
The City of Yellowknife is currently in charge of sanctioning some combat sports. Worried over liability and with no event in years, the city plans to back off.
The post Yellowknife set to scrap little-used combat sports commission first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT changes trades entrance requirements
The NWT government has updated its trades entrance requirements to allow people with a high school diploma to enter the trades.
The post GNWT changes trades entrance requirements first appeared on Cabin Radio.Three YK students on 2025 Loran Award shortlist
Three students from Yellowknife are shortlisted for an award billed as being worth more than $100,000 in support over four years of post-secondary education.
The post Three YK students on 2025 Loran Award shortlist first appeared on Cabin Radio.Habitat launches latest writing contest to earn housing funds
Habitat for Humanity NWT is asking students to write poems or essays to help generate funding for affordable homes in the North.
The post Habitat launches latest writing contest to earn housing funds first appeared on Cabin Radio.Repeated power outages forced Fort Smith pool closure, town says
"Ongoing power fluctuations and shutdowns" have caused so much damage to equipment that Fort Smith's pool is shutting down for repairs – possibly until April.
The post Repeated power outages forced Fort Smith pool closure, town says first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT student records stolen in much broader cyberattack
Data related to students at NWT schools was part of a far wider breach involving a piece of software named PowerSchool, the territorial government said.
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