Northwest Territories News
‘Impact being assessed’ after large minewater release at Giant
Up to 40,000 litres of "arsenic-impacted water" was accidentally spilled at Giant Mine. Workers think the water was contained but assessment is ongoing.
The post ‘Impact being assessed’ after large minewater release at Giant first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife to launch ‘comprehensive review’ of community plan
The City of Yellowknife is about to go through its community plan from top to bottom, with staff promising to keep things that work and change those that don't.
The post Yellowknife to launch ‘comprehensive review’ of community plan first appeared on Cabin Radio.NTPC looking into Fort Smith outages, promising overhaul
The NWT Power Corporation is investigating some aspects of Fort Smith's multiple power outages this week and says "significant upgrades" are coming.
The post NTPC looking into Fort Smith outages, promising overhaul first appeared on Cabin Radio.Man arrested in Yellowknife over ‘brazen’ Edmonton shooting
Police say the 19-year-old subject of a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested in Yellowknife after a "completely random" shooting in Edmonton two months ago.
The post Man arrested in Yellowknife over ‘brazen’ Edmonton shooting first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife Burger Week 2024: Introducing this year’s burgers
YK Burger Week is back! The 2024 edition runs September 25-October 5. Eat burgers, collect stamps, win prizes and support YK Food Bank. Meet the burgers here.
The post Yellowknife Burger Week 2024: Introducing this year’s burgers first appeared on Cabin Radio.Facing competition, Northwestel ups speeds and lowers prices
Northern cable internet giant Northwestel said it had introduced new, faster download speeds while lowering the price of some plans.
The post Facing competition, Northwestel ups speeds and lowers prices first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River celebrates opening of new fish plant
Hay River's new fish plant opened its doors on Tuesday, and some of the facility's first processed fish was fried in celebration. Take a look inside.
The post Hay River celebrates opening of new fish plant first appeared on Cabin Radio.Family and friends mourn the loss of Tyler Peterson
Tyler Peterson, who will be remembered at a service this month, was a charismatic, loving father with an adventurous spirit, friends and family said.
The post Family and friends mourn the loss of Tyler Peterson first appeared on Cabin Radio.Animation inspired by NWT author has world premiere in Toronto
A short story by Tłı̨chǫ author Richard Van Camp is the basis for an 18-minute animated feature making its debut at a major Toronto film festival.
The post Animation inspired by NWT author has world premiere in Toronto first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik euthanizing ‘dangerous dogs’ and chipping others
Municipal staff in Inuvik say steps are being taken to address some residents' concerns about "loose and aggressive dogs" in the community.
The post Inuvik euthanizing ‘dangerous dogs’ and chipping others first appeared on Cabin Radio.Incumbent Fred Daniels to seek re-election as mayor of Fort Smith
Fred Daniels says he will run for a second term as mayor of Fort Smith in this fall's municipal election, setting up at least a two-way contest for the job.
The post Incumbent Fred Daniels to seek re-election as mayor of Fort Smith first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik pool repairs ‘complete next week’ but no reopening date yet
Inuvik's beleaguered pool is getting closer to reopening after its latest closure. It'll have to come through leak tests before any dates can be firmed up.
The post Inuvik pool repairs ‘complete next week’ but no reopening date yet first appeared on Cabin Radio.Liard River dredging is delayed until October
Work to make the Liard River safer for the ferry outside Fort Simpson has been pushed back in a bid to line up with "optimal water levels for dredging."
The post Liard River dredging is delayed until October first appeared on Cabin Radio.Pumps stolen from South Slave crews, NWT Fire says
The NWT's wildfire agency says two pumps being used by crews working on a fire near the territory's Alberta border have been stolen.
The post Pumps stolen from South Slave crews, NWT Fire says first appeared on Cabin Radio.New Dene national chief wants stiffer penalties for Kearl offences
Dene National Chief George Mackenzie says "more severe sanctions and penalties" should be imposed on Imperial Oil over major tailings leaks in 2023.
The post New Dene national chief wants stiffer penalties for Kearl offences first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT begins building new Mackenzie Valley Highway business case
The GNWT is hiring consultants to rush a draft business case for the Mackenzie Valley Highway to completion before funding talks with Ottawa this winter.
The post GNWT begins building new Mackenzie Valley Highway business case first appeared on Cabin Radio.Privacy commissioner again calls for more staff and training
The GNWT keeps missing information and privacy deadlines set by its own elected officials, a situation described by a watchdog as "difficult to understand."
The post Privacy commissioner again calls for more staff and training first appeared on Cabin Radio.Bonkers-looking fox is just a fox, Yellowknife told
If this fox looks a bit weird to you, you are not alone. The photos captivated Yellowknifers, accompanied by the text: "What the heck is this?" So we asked.
The post Bonkers-looking fox is just a fox, Yellowknife told first appeared on Cabin Radio.First section of Prohibition Creek road now open
The first phase of a project to build a 13-km stretch of highway south of Norman Wells concluded, taking two years and $25.5 million to go half that distance.
The post First section of Prohibition Creek road now open first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River police allege 70-year-old ran ‘illicit cannabis grow’
Police in Hay River say a 70-year-old man has been charged after police found "a large number of cannabis plants on the property."
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