Northwest Territories News
Drugs, guns and cash seized in Hay River raid, police say
Police charged a man with drug trafficking and firearms offences and said more arrests may be on the way after raiding a Hay River residence last weekend.
The post Drugs, guns and cash seized in Hay River raid, police say first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife artist hosts northern horror-themed art show
Yellowknife artist Nick MacIntosh returns next month with Ever Dark, 25 paintings that channel classical horror and real northern events or places.
The post Yellowknife artist hosts northern horror-themed art show first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife proves the perfect host for a para hockey reunion
"You can't put into words how great it feels." Canada's women's para hockey team is reunited for the first time in two years at a selection camp in Yellowknife.
The post Yellowknife proves the perfect host for a para hockey reunion first appeared on Cabin Radio.Behchokǫ̀ man walks free as judge calls prosecution ‘a joke’
A Behchokǫ̀ man was found not guilty of aggravated assault after a judge declared the Crown had made "a shameful effort" to prosecute the case.
The post Behchokǫ̀ man walks free as judge calls prosecution ‘a joke’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Beer spill causes ‘field day’ in downtown Yellowknife
A vehicle carrying cans of beer lost its load in downtown Yellowknife on Thursday afternoon, causing an unusual scene for passersby.
The post Beer spill causes ‘field day’ in downtown Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Novavax Covid-19 vaccine now available in the NWT
NWT residents can now access Novavax’s Nuvaxovid Covid-19 vaccine. An initial vaccine clinic is scheduled to take place on May 18 in Yellowknife.
The post Novavax Covid-19 vaccine now available in the NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Simpson pharmacist helps Ukrainians reach the NWT
Fort Simpson pharmacist Andrii Panshyn told us how he, the Dehcho village and its residents helped a family flee Ukraine's fighting and reach safety in the NWT.
The post Fort Simpson pharmacist helps Ukrainians reach the NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Mildred Hall students take Moose Hide Campaign across Yellowknife
Grade 4 students at Mildred Hall School in Yellowknife are handing out thousands of moosehide pins in a campaign against gender-based violence.
The post Mildred Hall students take Moose Hide Campaign across Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Younger GNWT climate change staff are losing faith, fast
"We stand to lose a lot." Young climate change staff at the NWT government feel like not enough is happening and nobody with any power is listening to them.
The post Younger GNWT climate change staff are losing faith, fast first appeared on Cabin Radio.Cantung and Mactung fail to sell as governments reject proposals
Government attempts to sell a former tungsten mine and nearby tungsten deposit at the NWT-Yukon border have failed. The GNWT and Ottawa rejected two proposals.
The post Cantung and Mactung fail to sell as governments reject proposals first appeared on Cabin Radio.City to run four curbside ‘debris pickup days’ in May
Yellowknife residents will be able to leave yard debris at the curbside for collection on four days in May as the city urges people to firesmart their homes.
The post City to run four curbside ‘debris pickup days’ in May first appeared on Cabin Radio.Two years on, Robin Mercer-Sproule receives a celebration of life
The lifting of pandemic restrictions will allow Robin Mercer-Sproule, who passed away in May 2020, to be remembered in a celebration of life this summer.
The post Two years on, Robin Mercer-Sproule receives a celebration of life first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT launches online art portal in bid to open up collection
More than 1,400 northern paintings, sculptures, prints and textiles can now be viewed online. The GNWT said it was trying to open up its museum's archive.
The post NWT launches online art portal in bid to open up collection first appeared on Cabin Radio.To what extent does Russia present a real threat to Canada’s Arctic?
Experts are divided on what Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for Arctic security, but agree Canada must do more to protect its interests in the region.
The post To what extent does Russia present a real threat to Canada’s Arctic? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Avens Pavilion: What will Yellowknife’s new seniors’ housing be like?
A packed public meeting heard fresh details about Yellowknife's forthcoming seniors' housing project, Avens Pavilion. Here's what we know about the facility.
The post Avens Pavilion: What will Yellowknife’s new seniors’ housing be like? first appeared on Cabin Radio.WSCC charges construction company over Fort Simpson incident
The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission said it had laid nine charges against Arcan over an incident in which a worker was injured in Fort Simpson.
The post WSCC charges construction company over Fort Simpson incident first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT On the Land Collaborative grants $935K to 54 projects
The NWT On the Land Collaborative has granted $935,000 to 54 projects across the territory that aim to connect residents with land, culture and community.
The post NWT On the Land Collaborative grants $935K to 54 projects first appeared on Cabin Radio.Here’s what Prince Charles and Camilla will do in the NWT
School and museum visits. A Canadian Rangers trip. Transitional housing. And a "walk next to the Dettah Ice Road" (in mid-May). Here's the royal NWT itinerary.
The post Here’s what Prince Charles and Camilla will do in the NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.The word ‘electric’ enters Yellowknifers’ transport vocabulary
Not long ago, electric vehicles were like unicorns in the Northwest Territories. Now, Yellowknife has enough electric vehicles and e-bikes to organize meet-ups.
The post The word ‘electric’ enters Yellowknifers’ transport vocabulary first appeared on Cabin Radio.What Diavik’s impending closure could mean for Yellowknife
We're three years away from the Diavik diamond mine's expected closure. The company set out how that's expected to affect Yellowknife's revenue and population.
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