Northwest Territories News
Yellowknife’s bike rodeo returns this Sunday
Yellowknife's bike rodeo – a bike safety event open to children from kindergarten to Grade 6 – takes place for the first time since 2019 this Sunday.
The post Yellowknife’s bike rodeo returns this Sunday first appeared on Cabin Radio.Pilot returns north to spread a love for aviation
Former Buffalo and Canadian North pilot Jamie MacDonald is returning to Yellowknife to help lead a day for youth to learn more about aviation careers.
The post Pilot returns north to spread a love for aviation first appeared on Cabin Radio.Floyd Powder receives commendation for veterans work
An NWT man has received federal recognition for his work to ensure Indigenous veterans who pass away receive a proper headstone with inscription.
The post Floyd Powder receives commendation for veterans work first appeared on Cabin Radio.Abandoned campfire needed fire crew and ‘entire truck of water’
NWT Fire said an unattended campfire near the Cameron River could have been "a serious problem" for nearby homes and cabins – and needed a significant response.
The post Abandoned campfire needed fire crew and ‘entire truck of water’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.RCMP make Raven Pub appeal in connection with man’s death
After a man's death, RCMP are asking anyone with information about an alleged assault at the Raven Pub to contact the Yellowknife detachment.
The post RCMP make Raven Pub appeal in connection with man’s death first appeared on Cabin Radio.Peel River breakup reaching key stage near Fort McPherson
The Peel River ice is breaking up near Fort McPherson and the NWT government has warned of "potential flooding" in the vicinity if ice jams form.
The post Peel River breakup reaching key stage near Fort McPherson first appeared on Cabin Radio.What do we know about Yellowknife’s gun killings?
A death on 47 Street in November. A double homicide on Bigelow Crescent in March. A fatal shooting on Con Road in May. What answers do RCMP have so far?
The post What do we know about Yellowknife’s gun killings? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Will there be any barges at all this summer?
On paper, the NWT's 2024 summer barge resupply season is still going ahead. In practice, some communities along the Mackenzie River don't think it will happen.
The post Will there be any barges at all this summer? first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT, Yukon artists to showcase work at Sante Fe Indian Market
Ten artists from the NWT and Yukon will show and sell their work at a market in New Mexico billed as the world's largest Indigenous art market.
The post NWT, Yukon artists to showcase work at Sante Fe Indian Market first appeared on Cabin Radio.If you’re an NWT evacuee in 2024, what payment will you get?
The GNWT released more detail about a new program that'll provide financial assistance when residents are forced to leave their homes and communities.
The post If you’re an NWT evacuee in 2024, what payment will you get? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River-Tuk barge change ‘costs church group $150,000’
A volunteer church group says it faces a "huge financial struggle" after the GNWT rerouted barges this summer due to the Mackenzie River's low water levels.
The post Hay River-Tuk barge change ‘costs church group $150,000’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Man shot dead inside Yellowknife apartment building
RCMP say a man died after being shot inside a Yellowknife apartment building early on Friday. It's the city's fourth gun-related homicide in six months.
The post Man shot dead inside Yellowknife apartment building first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s Birchwood coffee shop to close its doors
Yellowknife's Birchwood Coffee Kǫ̀ says it will close for good next month, citing "many factors" that led to the decision. Its last day will be June 14.
The post Yellowknife’s Birchwood coffee shop to close its doors first appeared on Cabin Radio.Buffalo Airways launching ‘air barge’ to help Sahtu resupply
Buffalo Airways will use its new Boeing 737 to operate discounted cargo flights to the Sahtu in a bid to ease concern that resupply barges will be disrupted.
The post Buffalo Airways launching ‘air barge’ to help Sahtu resupply first appeared on Cabin Radio.What’s the deal with the wildfire near the NWT-Alberta border?
A week ago, dramatic images of a wildfire near the NWT-Alberta border got international attention. That fire is still causing disruption – here's the latest.
The post What’s the deal with the wildfire near the NWT-Alberta border? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith allows some fires again as region-wide ban expires
The Town of Fort Smith dropped its full fire ban to a partial one as region-wide restrictions in the South Slave expired. A Dehcho-wide fire ban continues.
The post Fort Smith allows some fires again as region-wide ban expires first appeared on Cabin Radio.Bedouin Soundclash to headline Folk on the Rocks 2024
Bedouin Soundclash will be the Folk on the Rocks 2024 headline act. The Yellowknife music festival finalized its lineup on Friday.
The post Bedouin Soundclash to headline Folk on the Rocks 2024 first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK resident and city call, again, for accessibility legislation
Yellowknife now has a committee to address barriers facing people with disabilities. A problem that keeps coming up? The NWT has no accessibility legislation.
The post YK resident and city call, again, for accessibility legislation first appeared on Cabin Radio.Students ‘not prepared’ and funding ‘on the edge’ at Aurora College
Housing and upgrading were major themes as Aurora College briefed MLAs on its future. So was concern that its polytechnic transformation isn't properly funded.
The post Students ‘not prepared’ and funding ‘on the edge’ at Aurora College first appeared on Cabin Radio.Canada, US pledge $16.2M for Nico project
The Canadian and US governments are investing more than $16 million into the proposed cobalt, gold, bismuth and copper project outside Whatì.
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