Northwest Territories News
NWT temperatures set to be far less brutal this week
Temperatures across most of the NWT should become significantly warmer this coming week, ending a week-long spell of extreme cold. Here's what to expect.
The post NWT temperatures set to be far less brutal this week first appeared on Cabin Radio.As the cold wreaks havoc in Yellowknife, how does it rank?
Restaurants shut down, students lost heat in their rooms, buses didn't run. The data shows that even by Yellowknife's standards, this is quite the cold snap.
The post As the cold wreaks havoc in Yellowknife, how does it rank? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Journal wants your submissions on living well (or at all) in the North
Initially, the theme for the next edition of Aurora College's journal was "living well." Now, the theme is "surviving and thriving." The change tells a story.
The post Journal wants your submissions on living well (or at all) in the North first appeared on Cabin Radio.Winter road connecting Aklavik and Inuvik opens
The winter road allowing Aklavik residents to drive to Inuvik has opened. It's the latest opening date for the road since 2006.
The post Winter road connecting Aklavik and Inuvik opens first appeared on Cabin Radio.Habitat for Humanity NWT urges students to join writing contest
Habitat for Humanity NWT wants students in grades 4-6 to sign up for a national contest that earns the charity $10 for every entrant.
The post Habitat for Humanity NWT urges students to join writing contest first appeared on Cabin Radio.CBC North searches for journalism leader as managing editor leaves
CBC North is seeking its next newsroom leader with Garrett Hinchey set to leave. He talked us through the challenges and opportunities ahead of the broadcaster.
The post CBC North searches for journalism leader as managing editor leaves first appeared on Cabin Radio.Person passes away, found outside on Yellowknife’s 52 Street
Yellowknife RCMP say a person passed away and was found on a street in the city's downtown earlier on Friday. The exact circumstances aren't clear.
The post Person passes away, found outside on Yellowknife’s 52 Street first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK transit and outreach van struggle in cold as school buses return
Yellowknife's street outreach van, which helps people in distress on city streets, isn't running due to "severe cold." Some transit buses are affected, too.
The post YK transit and outreach van struggle in cold as school buses return first appeared on Cabin Radio.Lack of Dettah ice road heads into record-setting territory
For the first time on record, it's January 12 and there's no Dettah ice road. The challenges? First, it was too warm. Now, it's too cold.
The post Lack of Dettah ice road heads into record-setting territory first appeared on Cabin Radio.The Canadian Space Agency wants Indigenous interns. Could it be you?
A Canadian Space Agency ad offering internships to Indigenous students was shared thousands of times. We asked the agency to tell us more.
The post The Canadian Space Agency wants Indigenous interns. Could it be you? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Charges dropped against four accused of drug, firearm offences
All charges have been dropped against four people accused of drug trafficking and firearms offences related to a 2021 traffic stop in Yellowknife.
The post Charges dropped against four accused of drug, firearm offences first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT urges flu vaccination to ease pressure on system
The NWT wants residents to get a flu shot, even deep into the season, as pressure on the healthcare system remains high and another wave may be incoming.
The post NWT urges flu vaccination to ease pressure on system first appeared on Cabin Radio.Meet this year’s NWT recreation award winners
Amanda Pokiak, Maverick Simba-Canadien, Steve Cockney, Ashley Okrainec, Megan Okrainec and Rosa Wright are all 2023 NWTRPA award winners. Here's why.
The post Meet this year’s NWT recreation award winners first appeared on Cabin Radio.More details confirmed for national Indigenous junior hockey event
Dates and a location have been chosen for the inaugural National Indigenous Junior Hockey Championships. Organizers are now seeking regional volunteers.
The post More details confirmed for national Indigenous junior hockey event first appeared on Cabin Radio.You wait a year for the first baby of 2024, then two arrive at once
Announcing 2024's first NWT baby is proving trickier than you'd think. On the plus side, hey, we get to celebrate multiple babies! Meet Jamie, born in Inuvik.
The post You wait a year for the first baby of 2024, then two arrive at once first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik obstetrics closure ‘re-evaluated day by day’
"Very unexpected, significant concurrent leaves for core staff" left Inuvik without an obstetrics program. It's not clear how long that'll be the case.
The post Inuvik obstetrics closure ‘re-evaluated day by day’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Unplug Christmas lights, says power corp, as demand surges in cold
NTPC told some residents to "keep as much power use off as possible" and even unplug Christmas lights in a bid to meet demand during the coldest winter days.
The post Unplug Christmas lights, says power corp, as demand surges in cold first appeared on Cabin Radio.Extreme cold takes out various Yellowknife bus routes
Six Yellowknife school bus routes are out of action on Thursday because of the extreme cold weather, the operator says.
The post Extreme cold takes out various Yellowknife bus routes first appeared on Cabin Radio.How do NWT trappers see the future of their craft?
"It's a losing battle. There was a time for trapping, but it's come and it's gone." In a changing world and climate, what's left for the North's trappers?
The post How do NWT trappers see the future of their craft? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Straw bales, and a little love, keep NWT shelter dogs warm in -40C
Yellowknifers hauled dozens of straw bales up the highway to help keep the city's shelter dogs warm in some of the world's coldest temperatures.
The post Straw bales, and a little love, keep NWT shelter dogs warm in -40C first appeared on Cabin Radio.