Northwest Territories News
NWT’s top doctor issues alert following suspected overdose
Dr Kami Kandola is warning residents the illicit drug supply could contain "toxic contaminants" following a suspected overdose-related death.
The post NWT’s top doctor issues alert following suspected overdose first appeared on Cabin Radio.Services to begin moving into Łıwegǫ̀atì Building in May
The NWT Health and Social Services Authority says some services will begin moving into the Łıwegǫ̀atì Building in May as part of a phased approach.
The post Services to begin moving into Łıwegǫ̀atì Building in May first appeared on Cabin Radio.Pet helpline coming to Tuktoyaktuk, Gjoa Haven and Kugluktuk
Pet owners in three isolated northern communities will have access to a veterinary helpline through a pilot program launching this year.
The post Pet helpline coming to Tuktoyaktuk, Gjoa Haven and Kugluktuk first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Simpson’s drag races put families on the start line
The annual snowmobile drag races in Fort Simpson bring out dozens of residents – including multiple generations of some families.
The post Fort Simpson’s drag races put families on the start line first appeared on Cabin Radio.Giant remediation moves toward milestone while missing job targets
The Giant Mine remediation should hit a "significant milestone" this year but isn't hiring enough northerners. Get a summary from the project's public forum.
The post Giant remediation moves toward milestone while missing job targets first appeared on Cabin Radio.Team NT selects two flagbearers for AWG opening ceremony
Two athletes – Hay River's Keira Coakwell and Fort Smith's Sean Grandjambe – will share NWT flagbearing duties at Sunday's Arctic Winter Games opening ceremony.
The post Team NT selects two flagbearers for AWG opening ceremony first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: ‘Not a chair left’ at the Beavertail Jamboree
"I just want to invite everybody from the Dehcho to come and celebrate." Explore photos from this week's Beavertail Jamboree in Fort Simpson.
The post In pictures: ‘Not a chair left’ at the Beavertail Jamboree first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith well-represented in this year’s volunteer honours
Fort Smith residents are the proud owners of two of the four NWT Outstanding Volunteer awards handed out at a ceremony last week. Meet all the winners.
The post Fort Smith well-represented in this year’s volunteer honours first appeared on Cabin Radio.When should NWT residents get colorectal cancer checkups?
The NWT just revised its guidance on when to get tested for one of the most common cancers. Here's what to know about colon cancer checkups.
The post When should NWT residents get colorectal cancer checkups? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Providence and Hay River under snowfall warning
Fort Providence and Hay River residents should expect up to 15 cm of snow to fall by Sunday evening. Freezing rain is expected in Fort Smith.
The post Fort Providence and Hay River under snowfall warning first appeared on Cabin Radio.Brenden MacIntosh’s new single, Jessica, inspired by his wife
Listen to Jessica, the new Brenden MacIntosh single that began as a song for his wife at their wedding. In an unrelated development, he also sang about zombies.
The post Brenden MacIntosh’s new single, Jessica, inspired by his wife first appeared on Cabin Radio.The Tabletop opening Yellowknife board game café
A family-oriented board game café is opening beneath The Tabletop, a collectibles and games store on Yellowknife's Range Lake Road.
The post The Tabletop opening Yellowknife board game café first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik’s senior administrator leaves after less than a year
Inuvik's senior administrator, Michael Trabysh, has left the position after less than a year, the town's deputy mayor said.
The post Inuvik’s senior administrator leaves after less than a year first appeared on Cabin Radio.Saskatchewan defeat ends Koe wonder run at Brier
Having reached the Brier play-offs for only the second time in NWT history, Jamie Koe's rink was defeated by Saskatchewan on Friday evening.
The post Saskatchewan defeat ends Koe wonder run at Brier first appeared on Cabin Radio.Vehicle fire sparks downtown YK building evacuation
A Yellowknife office building had to be temporarily evacuated on Friday afternoon after a vehicle fire near its air intake – the second such fire since Tuesday.
The post Vehicle fire sparks downtown YK building evacuation first appeared on Cabin Radio.RCMP say Yellowknife man stole tourists’ passports
Police in Yellowknife say they have arrested a man on suspicion of stealing passports belonging to tourists visiting the NWT, among other allegations.
The post RCMP say Yellowknife man stole tourists’ passports first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT says it has reached deal with teachers’ association
The territorial government says it has reached a tentative deal with the NWT Teachers' Association on a new collective agreement.
The post GNWT says it has reached deal with teachers’ association first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Simpson resident wins $100,000 Lotto 6/49 prize
A Fort Simpson woman has picked up $100,000 after her Lotto 6/49 ticket was a winner in the February 14 Extra draw.
The post Fort Simpson resident wins $100,000 Lotto 6/49 prize first appeared on Cabin Radio.Jamie Koe goes again on Friday in first Brier play-off since 2012
"It's our moment. We're going to take it." Jamie Koe and his NWT rink are through to their first Brier play-off since 2012 later on Friday.
The post Jamie Koe goes again on Friday in first Brier play-off since 2012 first appeared on Cabin Radio.In a corner of the NWT, a vast World War Two collection
Shows like Masters of the Air are taking people back to the aerial battles of World War Two. Step into this Hay River home and its thousands of WW2 artifacts.
The post In a corner of the NWT, a vast World War Two collection first appeared on Cabin Radio.