Northwest Territories News
Fort Simpson mayor Sean Whelly seeks re-election this fall
Sean Whelly is running for mayor of Fort Simpson again. If re-elected, he wants to complete a community plan and advance emergency preparedness measures.
The post Fort Simpson mayor Sean Whelly seeks re-election this fall first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK trio tout houseboats as a solution to homelessness
An unhoused couple says moving onto a houseboat has brought them "peace and quiet and happiness." The owner hopes to build more.
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The CRTC says it will hold a public hearing of Cabin Radio and Vista Radio's applications to operate a new commercial Yellowknife FM station in February.
The post CRTC to hold public hearing on Cabin Radio’s FM application first appeared on Cabin Radio.US ambassador makes first visit to NWT
United States ambassador to Canada, David L Cohen, completed his first visit to the NWT where he discussed a range of shared priorities.
The post US ambassador makes first visit to NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.This Wekweètì graduate is pursuing his acting dreams
I am hoping to play any character big or small." Melvin Tom graduated from the Vancouver Film School last month. Now he is pursuing a career in acting.
The post This Wekweètì graduate is pursuing his acting dreams first appeared on Cabin Radio.Canadian Medical Association apologizes to Indigenous people
The Canadian Medical Association formally apologized for its role in past and ongoing harms to Indigenous people in Canada's healthcare system.
The post Canadian Medical Association apologizes to Indigenous people first appeared on Cabin Radio.Take a Kid Trapping program opens for applications
Funding is now available for projects that connect youth to traditional harvesting practices. Schools and Indigenous organizations and governments can apply.
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The Northern Life Museum and Cultural Centre says the Radium King was graffitied earlier this week. The town's skate park was also recently vandalized.
The post Radium King vandalized, museum says first appeared on Cabin Radio.New winter music festival coming to Yellowknife
A new music festival is hoping to brighten Yellowknife during the deep dark winter. A bowling dance party fundraiser for the Still Dark Festival is set for next month.
The post New winter music festival coming to Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.École Įtłʼo to hold grand opening for new soccer field
Students at École Įtłʼo now have a new and improved soccer field. An official grand opening is set to take place on Friday.
The post École Įtłʼo to hold grand opening for new soccer field first appeared on Cabin Radio.How a Yukon court ruling could affect NWT’s Scan act plans
A judge struck down a section of Yukon's safer communities act as unconstitutional. Advocates say that should influence NWT's plans to develop such legislation.
The post How a Yukon court ruling could affect NWT’s Scan act plans first appeared on Cabin Radio.Wildfire review open house begins in Yellowknife
The first open house for a territory-wide review of the response to the 2023 wildfires began in Yellowknife on Tuesday. Events will be held in 11 communities.
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The City of Yellowknife has released its updated community emergency plan and evacuation plan.
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Canada's foreign affairs minister was in Yellowknife last week to speak with northerners about plans for an Arctic foreign policy.
The post Canada developing Arctic foreign policy first appeared on Cabin Radio.PSAC, City of Yellowknife ratify new collective agreement
The City of Yellowknife and Public Service Alliance of Canada have ratified a new collective agreement covering the period from 2024 to 2027.
The post PSAC, City of Yellowknife ratify new collective agreement first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife launching new bus routes and fares
Starting next month, the city will launch new bus routes, schedules and fares. The changes are the outcome of a public transit review.
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A coroner's inquest into the death of a woman at Tuktoyaktuk's RCMP detachment in 2021 will take place in Inuvik next month.
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People across the Northwest Territories are remembering former politician and commissioner Tony Whitford.
The post Northerners remember Tony Whitford first appeared on Cabin Radio.Gwich’in Tribal Council appoints interim grand chief
The Gwich'in Tribal Council's board has appointed Michael Greenland as interim grand chief until a court case regarding last month's election has concluded.
The post Gwich’in Tribal Council appoints interim grand chief first appeared on Cabin Radio.Bears visit NWT businesses
Black bears were seen outside the Big River Service Centre in Fort Providence and Yellowknife's Canadian Tire last week.
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