Northwest Territories News
Killer of Meg Kruger is sentenced in Hay River
James Colosimo, who murdered 18-year-old Meg Kruger in Hay River four years ago, was sentenced on Friday. Meg's family and friends read statements to the court.
The post Killer of Meg Kruger is sentenced in Hay River first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik to rename streets ‘associated with residential schools’
Inuvik's mayor says the town plans to rename streets with names connected to residential schools. Ruyant Crescent is first on the list.
The post Inuvik to rename streets ‘associated with residential schools’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK Salvation Army food bank in ‘desperate need’ of help
The Yellowknife Salvation Army is asking for donations of non-perishable goods or money to meet demand at its food bank, which continues to increase.
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One of the NWT's biggest trades challenges returns to Yellowknife's multiplex for the first time in five years next week.
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Yellowknife's Casey Koyczan was longlisted for one of Canada's leading visual arts awards, occupying a new category designed to better amplify northern work.
The post Casey Koyczan longlisted for Sobey Art Award first appeared on Cabin Radio.Somebody’s sofa courts disaster on Yellowknife Bay’s thinning ice
Is this your stuff? A Yellowknife resident sent photos of a sofa, tent and assorted trash, apparently abandoned and threatening to sink on the bay.
The post Somebody’s sofa courts disaster on Yellowknife Bay’s thinning ice first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT Firesmart projects receive grants
Thirteen projects focused on raising awareness and increasing resilience to wildfire risk have been granted funding for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.
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RCMP say they have located a 20-year-old man reported missing by his family.
The post Missing man found safe, Yellowknife RCMP says first appeared on Cabin Radio.How has Fort Liard’s community policing program worked out?
Three years ago, Fort Liard embarked on a pilot project that introduced community safety officers alongside RCMP. The pilot has been extended to 2026.
The post How has Fort Liard’s community policing program worked out? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dene-owned business awarded $25K from Indigenous tourism fund
A Dene-owned interpretation, cultural education and tourism business in Fort Simpson is hoping to use a $25,000 federal grant to expand.
The post Dene-owned business awarded $25K from Indigenous tourism fund first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT’s growth flatlined in 2023, initial figures suggest
The NWT economy stalled in 2023, initial data shows, contracting by 0.1 percent. Statisticians attribute that to a decline in the likes of oil and gas.
The post NWT’s growth flatlined in 2023, initial figures suggest first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik police charge Edmonton men over cocaine trafficking
Police in Inuvik charged two Edmonton men with trafficking-related offences, including one already facing charges from a separate arrest a month earlier.
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The land burned by recent wildfires isn't always behaving how it used to, complicating community protection and potentially transforming forest into grassland.
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Ottawa is struggling to manage costs at contaminated sites – including those in the North – and must do more to meet reconciliation goals, an audit found.
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The NWT SPCA says it's partnering with an insurance company to offer low-cost dog food to people living in the territory's smaller communities.
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Yellowknife's Somba K’e Paddling Club is offering a chance to try rowing for free later this month as it prepares to become a full member of Rowing Canada.
The post Yellowknife prepares to become Canada’s most northerly rowing hub first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK International Film Festival to accept submissions
The 18th annual festival will begin accepting submissions on May 1. It is looking for a wide range of content from documentaries to scripted films.
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The GNWT published the income threshold below which residents eligible for a revamped health benefits program can access it for free. Others will pay a portion.
The post GNWT sets income threshold for new extended health benefits first appeared on Cabin Radio.Aurora College reveals Indigenous knowledge-holders’ council
Aurora College announced the first members of its newly created Indigenous knowledge-holders' council. See the list here.
The post Aurora College reveals Indigenous knowledge-holders’ council first appeared on Cabin Radio.First wildfires of 2024 under control, NWT Fire says
NWT Fire says two overwintering fires northwest of Fort Smith are now under control. The wildfire agency says more infrared scanning is being planned.
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