Northwest Territories News
Fort Smith woman plays for Canada in football world championship
Betsy Mawdsley, born and raised in Fort Smith, travelled to Finland to play for Canada in the women's football world championship.
The post Fort Smith woman plays for Canada in football world championship first appeared on Cabin Radio.These stunning Hay River gardens are brightening a rough year
After the town's worst flood in decades, some Hay River residents are finding hope in gardening. Tour their spectacular creations.
The post These stunning Hay River gardens are brightening a rough year first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fire crew, helicopter attack brush fire in Yellowknife
A helicopter's quick response helped douse a brush fire in the vicinity of Yellowknife's Range Lake on Wednesday afternoon.
The post Fire crew, helicopter attack brush fire in Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Big night forecast for August aurora over NWT
A geomagnetic storm could lead to some impressive late summer aurora-viewing in parts of the NWT on Wednesday night – and possibly into the weekend.
The post Big night forecast for August aurora over NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT now has hard data on the scale of its nursing morale crisis
More than three-quarters of the NWT's nurses have considered quitting in the past two years, new data suggests, as they face burnout and a lack of resources.
The post NWT now has hard data on the scale of its nursing morale crisis first appeared on Cabin Radio.Starting in 2023, prices will determine NWT’s minimum wage
The Northwest Territories will use a new method of calculating the territory's minimum wage from September next year.
The post Starting in 2023, prices will determine NWT’s minimum wage first appeared on Cabin Radio.Katie Hart breaks NWT javelin record, reaches Canada Games final
Yellowknife athlete Katie Hart set a new Northwest Territories record as she qualified for the Canada Games javelin final with a throw of 37.83m.
The post Katie Hart breaks NWT javelin record, reaches Canada Games final first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife, at last, launches new downtown parking app
After a wait of more than two months, Yellowknife residents can once again pay for downtown parking using a phone app.
The post Yellowknife, at last, launches new downtown parking app first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s newest museum targets April 2023 opening
A museum dedicated to the history of Yellowknife is set to open next year following a cash injection from the federal government. Here's what to expect.
The post Yellowknife’s newest museum targets April 2023 opening first appeared on Cabin Radio.Canada announces $34M for NWT Métis housing projects
A new, $34-million fund for NWT Métis groups is designed to help them address "urgent housing needs." We asked one group how that money will be spent.
The post Canada announces $34M for NWT Métis housing projects first appeared on Cabin Radio.Ottawa sets out more detail of Nutrition North expansion
The federal government outlined in slightly greater detail how a $160-million expansion of Nutrition North first promised last year will take place.
The post Ottawa sets out more detail of Nutrition North expansion first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT RCMP acquiring new boss from Kamloops as Zettler leaves
NWT RCMP's new chief superintendent will be Syd Lecky, the present leader of Kamloops RCMP, the BC municipality announced. Kamloops' mayor hailed his efforts.
The post NWT RCMP acquiring new boss from Kamloops as Zettler leaves first appeared on Cabin Radio.Betty Wilcox, former Yellowknife teacher, is remembered
"She loved when she'd make a little breakthrough with somebody. She cared a lot." Betty Wilcox, a longtime Yellowknife teacher, passed away at the age of 72.
The post Betty Wilcox, former Yellowknife teacher, is remembered first appeared on Cabin Radio.Smoke warning issued for Tłı̨chǫ communities
Wildfire smoke is set to reach Wekweètì and Whatì on Monday and drift to Behchokǫ̀ and Gamètì by the evening. Tulita and Fort Good Hope could also be affected.
The post Smoke warning issued for Tłı̨chǫ communities first appeared on Cabin Radio.Health researchers launch Indigenous language resource
Starting Monday, the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research will celebrate a new online "word of the week" to help promote NWT languages.
The post Health researchers launch Indigenous language resource first appeared on Cabin Radio.Some Fort Simpson councillors call for end to sewer inequity
Not everyone pays the same amount for sewer service in Fort Simpson. Some councillors are looking to "equalize the cost" for all residents.
The post Some Fort Simpson councillors call for end to sewer inequity first appeared on Cabin Radio.Meet the dog that’s a member of Team NT at the Canada Games
Golioth the dog is a fully accredited member of Team NT at the Canada Summer Games. As he helps swim coach Jane Mooney, he's winning a legion of young fans.
The post Meet the dog that’s a member of Team NT at the Canada Games first appeared on Cabin Radio.A Yellowknife dancer broadens her horizons but keeps the city in mind
Once a Yellowknife "studio bunny," Josie Nagel is making moves in the world of professional dance – and planning to bring her skills back to her home city.
The post A Yellowknife dancer broadens her horizons but keeps the city in mind first appeared on Cabin Radio.Nominations for Yellowknife council open on September 6
Nominations for Yellowknife's 2022 municipal election open on September 6 and will run until 3pm on September 19, the city said.
The post Nominations for Yellowknife council open on September 6 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Arrests made after Inuvik home invasion and robbery
Two suspects are in custody and multiple charges are pending after an elderly couple was robbed at knifepoint in Inuvik, police said.
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