Northwest Territories News
Edward Sangris funeral mass and visitation announced
A funeral mass and public visitation for the late Chief Edward Sangris will take place on Monday, November 6. He led the NWT community of Dettah for 16 years.
The post Edward Sangris funeral mass and visitation announced first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s Bijou Boutique to close by end of 2023
Bijou Boutique, a collection of gifts, clothing and accessories in downtown Yellowknife, will close by the end of the year after a decade in business.
The post Yellowknife’s Bijou Boutique to close by end of 2023 first appeared on Cabin Radio.In Fort Smith, a new school mural reflects students’ journeys
Already known for her murals elsewhere, Melanie Jewell's latest work turns part of a Fort Smith school into a scene of sweetgrass, paddling, drums and huskies.
The post In Fort Smith, a new school mural reflects students’ journeys first appeared on Cabin Radio.Edward Sangris remembered on poignant day as new council sworn in
Newly elected Yellowknives Dene First Nation leaders remembered the late Chief Edward Sangris in prayer as they were sworn in to their roles.
The post Edward Sangris remembered on poignant day as new council sworn in first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s Pumpkin Lane opens on Wednesday night
Pumpkin Lane, the annual resting place of Yellowknife's hollowed-out Halloween horror horticulture, opens for business on Wednesday evening.
The post Yellowknife’s Pumpkin Lane opens on Wednesday night first appeared on Cabin Radio.Man sentenced to three years for Yellowknife death
Dean McNeely, 36, was sentenced to three years in prison for fatally beating Mark Ryan, 35, at a Yellowknife apartment in April 2020.
The post Man sentenced to three years for Yellowknife death first appeared on Cabin Radio.Newly retired NWT defence lawyer given president’s award
"I can’t say enough for what he’s meant to my career." Retiring defence lawyer Peter Harte was hailed by colleagues for his impact on the profession in the NWT.
The post Newly retired NWT defence lawyer given president’s award first appeared on Cabin Radio.Pine Point eyes 2029 for mine opening
If all goes to plan, a zinc and lead mine might reopen at Pine Point – between Hay River and Fort Resolution – in 2029. But a lot has to happen first.
The post Pine Point eyes 2029 for mine opening first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Celebrating Halloween 2023 in the NWT
How are you celebrating Halloween in the NWT? Check out these photos and send your own. And yes, wildfire information officer is an outfit this year.
The post In pictures: Celebrating Halloween 2023 in the NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith RCMP locate missing teen
Police in Fort Smith say a teen who was reported missing on Tuesday has been located.
The post Fort Smith RCMP locate missing teen first appeared on Cabin Radio.Air Canada begins booking direct Yellowknife-Toronto flights
Air Canada's direct flights between Yellowknife and Toronto start in December. In a change, they'll be operated (at least initially) by Air Canada Rouge.
The post Air Canada begins booking direct Yellowknife-Toronto flights first appeared on Cabin Radio.YKDFN says Edward Sangris, former chief, has passed away
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation says Chief Edward Sangris, who held office in Dettah from 2007 to September this year, has passed away.
The post YKDFN says Edward Sangris, former chief, has passed away first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT Election 2023: Read our Yellowknife Centre interviews
Residents of Yellowknife Centre can choose between Ambe Chenemu, Matt Spence or Robert Hawkins in the 2023 territorial election. Read their interviews.
The post NWT Election 2023: Read our Yellowknife Centre interviews first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River passes public behaviour bylaw
A new Hay River bylaw bans the likes of fighting, loitering, spitting and intoxication in public. One councillor said that doesn't mean an "iron fist" approach.
The post Hay River passes public behaviour bylaw first appeared on Cabin Radio.Share your Halloween photos with Cabin Radio
Do you have a spectacular costume, decorations or jack-o-lantern this year? Cabin Radio wants your Halloween photos!
The post Share your Halloween photos with Cabin Radio first appeared on Cabin Radio.Former NWT priest sentenced to two years for indecent assault
Camille Piché has been sentenced to two years for committing indecent assault while he was a priest in Fort Simpson in the 1980s.
The post Former NWT priest sentenced to two years for indecent assault first appeared on Cabin Radio.Giant Mine researchers to provide update at public meeting
The Giant Mine Oversight Board is holding a public meeting next month to provide an update on initiatives at the former mine site.
The post Giant Mine researchers to provide update at public meeting first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT delegation travelling to France, Morocco to attract workers
A Northwest Territories delegation is set to travel to France and Morocco next month for a forum intended to attract French-speaking and bilingual workers to Canada.
The post NWT delegation travelling to France, Morocco to attract workers first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hundreds of quilts donated across NWT as groups expand their work
Hay River's fire chief has one picked out for his baby that's on the way. Townhome fire families will get some. An NWT quilting drive keeps on growing.
The post Hundreds of quilts donated across NWT as groups expand their work first appeared on Cabin Radio.Various NWT ferries closing for the season
Ferries outside Fort Simpson, Wrigley and Tsiigehtchic are shutting down for the 2023 summer season, slightly earlier than is normally the case.
The post Various NWT ferries closing for the season first appeared on Cabin Radio.