Northwest Territories News
Hay River men’s curling team secures spot at Brier
Hay River is headed to the Brier. For the first time in recent history, a team from the town defeated Yellowknife rivals to reach the men's curling nationals.
The post Hay River men’s curling team secures spot at Brier first appeared on Cabin Radio.Frank Channel Bridge sessions planned in Behchokǫ̀
A key bridge connecting Rae and Yellowknife to the south has long needed replacing. Residents are being asked for input ahead of work finally starting.
The post Frank Channel Bridge sessions planned in Behchokǫ̀ first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT opens survey on tourism strategy
The NWT government is asking residents and industry professionals to provide input on its strategy for "sustainable tourism growth" up to 2030.
The post NWT opens survey on tourism strategy first appeared on Cabin Radio.Organizations to hold YK climate change plan potluck
Yellowknife seniors' organizations and environmental groups are trying to bring residents together to discuss the city's proposed climate action plan.
The post Organizations to hold YK climate change plan potluck first appeared on Cabin Radio.Canada, Trump reach deal pausing tariffs for 30 days
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday afternoon a deal had been reached averting US tariffs and Canadian retaliation for at least 30 days.
The post Canada, Trump reach deal pausing tariffs for 30 days first appeared on Cabin Radio.One-woman show about regenerative farming coming to YK
Dale Colleen Hamilton is bringing She Won't Come in From the Fields to Yellowknife on February 12. It will be followed by a discussion on food production.
The post One-woman show about regenerative farming coming to YK first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hotıì ts’eeda opens applications for health projects
Hotıì ts’eeda is offering between $1,000 to $15,000 for NWT community initiatives and research that address local health and wellness needs.
The post Hotıì ts’eeda opens applications for health projects first appeared on Cabin Radio.Cabin Radio’s FM public hearing is coming up in YK, Feb 11-12
Cabin Radio's public hearing for an FM licence takes place on February 11 and 12. The hearing is being held at Yellowknife's Explorer Hotel. Anyone can attend.
The post Cabin Radio’s FM public hearing is coming up in YK, Feb 11-12 first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘Close calls’ at broken crosswalk near Yellowknife school
"I can't see how this isn't a priority." A Yellowknife parent says a malfunctioning crosswalk near Range Lake North School is placing pedestrians in danger.
The post ‘Close calls’ at broken crosswalk near Yellowknife school first appeared on Cabin Radio.Explore NWT events planned for Black History Month
From cooking workshops to an art exhibition and gala night, the NWT's Black advocacy coalition is preparing to host a range of events this month.
The post Explore NWT events planned for Black History Month first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK’s Frostbite 55 ‘winter endurance challenge’ returns March 15
The Frostbite 55 returns on March 15 for skiers and snowshoers eager to challenge themselves to complete 55 km in a day, either solo or as part of a relay team.
The post YK’s Frostbite 55 ‘winter endurance challenge’ returns March 15 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fireweed Festival returns this summer alongside vintage car show
Fort Smith’s Fireweed Festival is returning in the summer of 2025 – this time with a vintage car show and a TV documentary personality tacked on.
The post Fireweed Festival returns this summer alongside vintage car show first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘We are not immune,’ says NWT premier as trade war appears to ignite
NWT Premier RJ Simpson listed actions the territory will take as the United States imposed tariffs on Canada and Justin Trudeau's government retaliated.
The post ‘We are not immune,’ says NWT premier as trade war appears to ignite first appeared on Cabin Radio.How will US tariffs and Canada’s retaliation affect the NWT?
Here's what we know so far. Come back for updates in the days ahead as we work to understand how US tariffs and Canadian retaliation will affect NWT residents.
The post How will US tariffs and Canada’s retaliation affect the NWT? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Beading is like therapy, says Délı̨nę artist Marlene Tutcho
"That's how I really clear myself, by beading." Marlene Tutcho learned to bead from her mother alongside her five sisters. To her, it's a form of self-care.
The post Beading is like therapy, says Délı̨nę artist Marlene Tutcho first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT launches annual minimum wage survey for 2025
The territorial government is asking for feedback on the NWT's minimum wage, which is currently $16.70 an hour and adjusted through a formula each year.
The post GNWT launches annual minimum wage survey for 2025 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Registration opens for Yellowknife’s 2025 spring trade show
Yellowknife's spring trade show, a weekend attraction for residents and platform for businesses, returns in May 2025. Registration for exhibitors has opened.
The post Registration opens for Yellowknife’s 2025 spring trade show first appeared on Cabin Radio.Frederick Blake Jr sworn in as Gwich’in grand chief
Frederick Blake Jr was sworn in as Grand Chief of the Gwich’in Tribal Council, though it's still unclear if the council's board recognizes him as its leader.
The post Frederick Blake Jr sworn in as Gwich’in grand chief first appeared on Cabin Radio.Robin Williams not guilty on 6 counts, no verdict on 8 more
A jury found former Yellowknife city councillor Robin Williams not guilty of six charges. The jury could not reach a decision on the remaining eight.
The post Robin Williams not guilty on 6 counts, no verdict on 8 more first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT to issue new nominee program guidance in February
Changes to the GNWT's nominee program will be announced soon. The NWT minister responsible said she was struggling to get her federal counterpart on the phone.
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