Northwest Territories News
KPMG reaches final conclusions about Yellowknife’s wildfire response
The company tasked with reviewing Yellowknife's handling of 2023's wildfires and evacuation delivered its recommendations to city council. Here's an overview.
The post KPMG reaches final conclusions about Yellowknife’s wildfire response first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik’s greenhouse adds a café serving local produce
Inuvik's community greenhouse opened a café with a garden-inspired menu designed to help residents go out without breaking the bank.
The post Inuvik’s greenhouse adds a café serving local produce first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘A lot of the emotional side of the evacuation was really overlooked’
After last summer's NWT evacuations, Morgan Tsetta is making a documentary to “give a voice to people who were frustrated, run down and disappointed."
The post ‘A lot of the emotional side of the evacuation was really overlooked’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Ben Scott becomes new Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation chair
The Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation appointed a full-time chair and announced a board that includes a Yellowknife city councillor and former diamond mine boss.
The post Ben Scott becomes new Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation chair first appeared on Cabin Radio.Severe storm generates wild clouds over Fort Simpson
"There were a couple of fluffy tornado-like moments." A storm passing over Fort Simpson had residents gasping at dramatic cloud formations on Monday evening.
The post Severe storm generates wild clouds over Fort Simpson first appeared on Cabin Radio.Łıwegǫ̀atì facility to welcome extended care residents
Ten extended care residents will be moved from Stanton Territorial Hospital to the nearby Łıwegǫ̀atì building on Wednesday.
The post Łıwegǫ̀atì facility to welcome extended care residents first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT and early childhood association agree on terms of reference
The agreement clarifies how the government and association will share information and collaborate on transforming the early learning and childcare sector.
The post GNWT and early childhood association agree on terms of reference first appeared on Cabin Radio.Breaking down some of the big issues with NWT medical travel
At a briefing, a wide range of problems with NWT medical travel were laid bare – as were some of the territorial government's plans to address them.
The post Breaking down some of the big issues with NWT medical travel first appeared on Cabin Radio.LKFN chief candidates share visions for the community’s future
Kele Antoine and Mavis Cli-Michaud are the two people running for Chief of the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation this week. Here's how they both see the future.
The post LKFN chief candidates share visions for the community’s future first appeared on Cabin Radio.Meet Yellowknife’s birdman
He's known as the bird guy in Yellowknife. Come spend some time birding with Reid Hildebrandt to learn about the hobby and what makes him tick.
The post Meet Yellowknife’s birdman first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘Severe hail’ possible in parts of the Dehcho on Monday
Forecasters say moderately severe thunderstorms could form over the Dehcho on Monday, potentially bringing rain, wind and hail to Fort Simpson and Wrigley.
The post ‘Severe hail’ possible in parts of the Dehcho on Monday first appeared on Cabin Radio.Applause, hugs and handshakes as Fort Good Hope residents come home
"We didn't know if we were going to come back to anything." Fort Good Hope residents expressed relief at being able to head home after a three-week evacuation.
The post Applause, hugs and handshakes as Fort Good Hope residents come home first appeared on Cabin Radio.Glitterati of diamond geology arrive in Yellowknife
Yellowknife is hosting a major conference featuring hundreds of people who specialize in kimberlite geology, otherwise known as the science of finding diamonds.
The post Glitterati of diamond geology arrive in Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.What to expect at the 2024 Great Northern Arts Festival
The Great Northern Arts Festival returns to Inuvik next week with an updated format and changes intended to make participation "a lot smoother" for creators.
The post What to expect at the 2024 Great Northern Arts Festival first appeared on Cabin Radio.Bruno Capinan promises ‘Brazilian, queer, extravagant’ Folk set
The music's vibrant. So are the outfits. Bruno Capinan promises a Folk on the Rocks set that'll leave people "feeling like they can be whoever they want to be."
The post Bruno Capinan promises ‘Brazilian, queer, extravagant’ Folk set first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT asks for feedback on Fire Prevention Act proposals
The GNWT asked for input on a proposal to change the national building code the NWT follows in some matters, alongside other fire prevention measures.
The post GNWT asks for feedback on Fire Prevention Act proposals first appeared on Cabin Radio.Flights begin taking Fort Good Hope evacuees home
Aircraft began ferrying Fort Good Hope residents home on Saturday as the community's three-week evacuation order was lifted.
The post Flights begin taking Fort Good Hope evacuees home first appeared on Cabin Radio.Storm surge warning issued for Tuktoyaktuk
Tuk is warned to expect "moderate storm surge" beginning on Sunday. In the background, forecasters have been upgrading their ability to warn of Arctic storms.
The post Storm surge warning issued for Tuktoyaktuk first appeared on Cabin Radio.Before and after: the NWT’s incredibly low water
Cameras fixed in place alongside NWT rivers for years offer a snapshot of the extraordinary drop in water level since 2022. Take a look.
The post Before and after: the NWT’s incredibly low water first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT Conservative winner still unconfirmed after complaint
Almost a week after holding a vote, NWT Conservatives still haven't confirmed their candidate for the next federal election. An appeal is reportedly under way.
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