Northwest Territories News
Hay River works on return plan with fire expected ‘for most of summer’
The Town of Hay River is working out how evacuees can come home despite the likelihood that a nearby wildfire will keep burning in some form for weeks to come.
The post Hay River works on return plan with fire expected ‘for most of summer’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Where has the Hay River-KFN fire burned so far?
The NWT government has begun publishing maps that show the perimeter of the Hay River-KFN fire. Here's the area the fire has covered to date.
The post Where has the Hay River-KFN fire burned so far? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Sahtu’s first private cannabis retailer opening soon
The Sahtu's first private cannabis store is expected to open in Norman Wells in the next few weeks. The owner said it'll be a gift shop for the community, too.
The post Sahtu’s first private cannabis retailer opening soon first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘Full municipal services’ return to Fort McPherson
The Hamlet of Fort McPherson now has full municipal services, according to a Facebook update posted Sunday afternoon.
The post ‘Full municipal services’ return to Fort McPherson first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River renews local state of emergency
The Town of Hay River has renewed a local state of emergency due to the Hay River-KFN wildfire.
The post Hay River renews local state of emergency first appeared on Cabin Radio.Stolen equipment won’t stop Yellowknife wildlife science
Equipment theft and -50C are the only impediments to a Yellowknife study that has international importance – and researchers are taking both issues in stride.
The post Stolen equipment won’t stop Yellowknife wildlife science first appeared on Cabin Radio.Local state of emergency remains in Fort McPherson as waters recede
Water levels have receded 2 metres over the past 72 hours in Fort McPherson, according to a water level update from the GNWT.
The post Local state of emergency remains in Fort McPherson as waters recede first appeared on Cabin Radio.Crews strengthening protections against KFN-Hay River wildfire
After a slightly easier day than anticipated fighting the Hay River-KFN wildfire on Friday, crews will continue strengthening protections today.
The post Crews strengthening protections against KFN-Hay River wildfire first appeared on Cabin Radio.Mental health services offered to evacuees
Several mental health services and resources are available to evacuees affected by the Hay River-KFN wildfire.
The post Mental health services offered to evacuees first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife needs to find extra $23M for critical new water pipe
The estimated cost of a new drinking water pipeline for Yellowknife has ballooned from $34 million to $57 million, an issue set to delay the project for years.
The post Yellowknife needs to find extra $23M for critical new water pipe first appeared on Cabin Radio.New Yellowknife gallery aims to tell stories in taxidermy
"He's an artist. He wanted to create something where people can experience Arctic animals." Take a look inside a taxidermy gallery opening in Yellowknife.
The post New Yellowknife gallery aims to tell stories in taxidermy first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith issues last-minute upgrade to full fire ban
The Town of Fort Smith has upgraded its restriction on fires to a full fire ban, just ahead of the long weekend beginning.
The post Fort Smith issues last-minute upgrade to full fire ban first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fire bans for Fred Henne, YK River, MacKinnon, Wood Buffalo
Fire bans are popping up across the NWT. The latest are in Yellowknife's Fred Henne and Yellowknife River parks. Here's a list of recent announcements.
The post Fire bans for Fred Henne, YK River, MacKinnon, Wood Buffalo first appeared on Cabin Radio.Air Canada to offer year-round direct Yellowknife-Toronto flights
Air Canada is launching direct flights three times a week between Yellowknife and Toronto, beginning in early December and running year-round.
The post Air Canada to offer year-round direct Yellowknife-Toronto flights first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River-KFN fire: Signs of hope as Highway 5 remains open
Surprise showers and lower winds helped the battle against the Hay River-KFN wildfire. Highway 5 remains open, but there's a warning of "more tough days ahead."
The post Hay River-KFN fire: Signs of hope as Highway 5 remains open first appeared on Cabin Radio.Buses head to collect Hay River holdouts, ‘critical to evacuate’
Residents who haven't left Hay River yet are being told to get on buses leaving the town on Friday, with the municipality warning it is now "critical" to leave.
The post Buses head to collect Hay River holdouts, ‘critical to evacuate’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River track and field cancelled for fourth straight year
The wildfire burning outside Hay River means the territorial track and field championship ordinarily held in the community has been scrapped for a fourth consecutive year.
The post Hay River track and field cancelled for fourth straight year first appeared on Cabin Radio.Desirée Dawson, Shred Kelly in Folk’s final 2023 lineup reveal
In Folk on the Rocks' final 2023 lineup reveal, Desirée Dawson and Shred Kelly joined Broken Social Scene and Serena Ryder among the confirmed acts.
The post Desirée Dawson, Shred Kelly in Folk’s final 2023 lineup reveal first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort McPherson requests either more help or evacuation
"We need to have some of our residents moved to Inuvik or receive a lot of help." Fort McPherson shared a letter setting out the scale of the crisis it faces.
The post Fort McPherson requests either more help or evacuation first appeared on Cabin Radio.WestJet flights back on as pilots reach deal with airline
WestJet reached a last-minute deal-in-principle with pilots, averting a Friday strike and lockout. Yellowknife flights on Friday appear to be going ahead.
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