Northwest Territories News
‘High level of dissatisfaction’ with NWT income assistance
A month spent gathering feedback on income assistance demonstrated a "high level of dissatisfaction," the GNWT says. Read some suggestions people made.
The post ‘High level of dissatisfaction’ with NWT income assistance first appeared on Cabin Radio.Emily Heeringa recognized as ‘strong voice for inclusion’ in NWT
Yellowknife resident Emily Heeringa was recognized by the NWT Disabilities Council for her work to reduce stigma and improve inclusivity regarding autism.
The post Emily Heeringa recognized as ‘strong voice for inclusion’ in NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Acrobatic kicksledding may not be a thing. These kids do it anyway.
"I have never seen anyone do things like that on a sled." Meet the Yellowknife family turning kicksledding with their dogs into a performance.
The post Acrobatic kicksledding may not be a thing. These kids do it anyway. first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife set for 4.37% tax increase after speedy budget talks
Yellowknife residents can expect a 4.37-percent property tax increase after councillors swashbuckled their way through 2023's budget in near-record time.
The post Yellowknife set for 4.37% tax increase after speedy budget talks first appeared on Cabin Radio.Snowking reverse raffle returns with $17,000 prize fund
A major fundraiser for Yellowknife's Snowkings' Winter Festival has returned: tickets for the King of the Hill reverse raffle are now on sale online.
The post Snowking reverse raffle returns with $17,000 prize fund first appeared on Cabin Radio.Made in Yellowknife Day offers shoppers prizes when they spend
The City of Yellowknife will host Made in Yellowknife Day on Saturday, December 10, designed to encourage residents to shop local.
The post Made in Yellowknife Day offers shoppers prizes when they spend first appeared on Cabin Radio.Diavik fined $150,000 after worker blinded in 2020 accident
Representatives of the Diavik diamond mine pleaded guilty to violating the Mine Health and Safety Act after a 2020 accident gave a man life-altering injuries.
The post Diavik fined $150,000 after worker blinded in 2020 accident first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s fieldhouse is finally getting a new playing surface
Yellowknife's fieldhouse is set to be resurfaced, a relief to some residents who blame the current floor for injuries. The question now: which new floor to get?
The post Yellowknife’s fieldhouse is finally getting a new playing surface first appeared on Cabin Radio.Vehicle left running leads BC RCMP to man wanted in NWT
RCMP in British Columbia say an investigation into a suspicious vehicle led officers to a man wanted in the Northwest Territories.
The post Vehicle left running leads BC RCMP to man wanted in NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Canadian North adds Yellowknife-Calgary direct flights
Canadian North will launch daily direct flights between Yellowknife and Calgary in February, filling a gap created when Air Canada ended service on the route.
The post Canadian North adds Yellowknife-Calgary direct flights first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fundraiser launched for Yellowknife family after house fire
A Yellowknife family is seeking support from the community after a reported explosion and house fire in the city early on Tuesday morning.
The post Fundraiser launched for Yellowknife family after house fire first appeared on Cabin Radio.Family makes million-dollar donation to Stanton Foundation
The family that operates Yellowknife's liquor stores is making a $1-million donation to the Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation.
The post Family makes million-dollar donation to Stanton Foundation first appeared on Cabin Radio.Amphitheatre cover is lone victim on opening budget night
The opening night of 2023 Yellowknife budget deliberations resulted in minimal change. A roof of sorts for part of Somba K'e Park was the main casualty.
The post Amphitheatre cover is lone victim on opening budget night first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife playground wins NWT accessibility award
An inclusive playground built in Yellowknife last year and formally opened in September has won the territory's accessibility award.
The post Yellowknife playground wins NWT accessibility award first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife inclusive schooling leader receives minister’s award
Liz Baile, a longtime Yellowknife Catholic Schools staff member, was recognized with a territorial award for her approach to inclusive schooling.
The post Yellowknife inclusive schooling leader receives minister’s award first appeared on Cabin Radio.Housing NWT no longer needs co-pay for emergency repairs
Housing NWT says, effective immediately, co-payment is no longer required for homeowners to access its emergency repair program.
The post Housing NWT no longer needs co-pay for emergency repairs first appeared on Cabin Radio.Nahanni selected as Canadian Geographic travel destination
The Nahanni, and Nahanni Butte, are part of a forthcoming Canadian Geographic travel campaign. The community expects a "surge in tourism" to only increase.
The post Nahanni selected as Canadian Geographic travel destination first appeared on Cabin Radio.Premier adds university to NWT’s federal priority list
The Premier of the NWT appeared to shake up her wish list for federal funding in a fresh plea to Ottawa published on a politics website.
The post Premier adds university to NWT’s federal priority list first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife begins week of 2023 budget deliberations
Yellowknife city councillors will spend the week poring over a 2023 budget that currently calls for a 7.47-percent property tax increase.
The post Yellowknife begins week of 2023 budget deliberations first appeared on Cabin Radio.Impromptu carols light up Yellowknife theatre mid-outage
No lights. Carols. Action. When a power outage hit a Yellowknife dance performance, the kids belted out festive classics in the dark.
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