Northwest Territories News
Live trap set after Tin Can Hill bear report
A young black bear was reportedly seen in the area of Yellowknife's Tin Can Hill on Tuesday. The GNWT told dog walkers to keep their pets on a leash for now.
The post Live trap set after Tin Can Hill bear report first appeared on Cabin Radio.Extended Health Benefits no-cost income threshold increased
The GNWT says a larger number of people will be able to access its new-look Extended Health Benefits cost-free while it "evaluates the impact" on residents.
The post Extended Health Benefits no-cost income threshold increased first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inclusion NWT gets new windows through De Beers grant
Yellowknife-based charity Inclusion NWT says its offices have new windows and doors thanks to a $48,400 De Beers grant.
The post Inclusion NWT gets new windows through De Beers grant first appeared on Cabin Radio.Big Independent shoppers find Jagmeet Singh in the produce aisle
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh wielded apples and peaches in a Yellowknife grocery store's parking lot to set out his party's approach to large chains' food pricing.
The post Big Independent shoppers find Jagmeet Singh in the produce aisle first appeared on Cabin Radio.Want to represent the NWT in big Arctic Winter Games decisions?
The Arctic Winter Games has some tough decisions ahead of it, and the NWT is looking for someone to represent the territory among international organizers.
The post Want to represent the NWT in big Arctic Winter Games decisions? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Police investigating highway fatality near Boundary Creek
RCMP are investigating the circumstances of an incident that killed the lone occupant of a vehicle on Highway 3 between Behchokǫ̀ and Yellowknife last week.
The post Police investigating highway fatality near Boundary Creek first appeared on Cabin Radio.Greener homes program ‘practically inaccessible’ to northerners
To get a federal energy efficiency loan, your home must be evaluated, but the NWT waitlist is years long. People with failing furnaces can't afford the delay.
The post Greener homes program ‘practically inaccessible’ to northerners first appeared on Cabin Radio.Research on Big River hydrokinetic project is ‘promising’
In Fort Providence, researchers are testing whether the river can generate enough energy to displace diesel. The project aims to be a source of community pride.
The post Research on Big River hydrokinetic project is ‘promising’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Highway 3 closed south of Deh Cho Bridge
In an announcement on Monday afternoon, the infrastructure department said a transport truck was blocking both lanes of traffic.
The post Highway 3 closed south of Deh Cho Bridge first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Yellowknife celebrates Emancipation Day
NWT's Black advocacy coalition BACup North organized a free event featuring music, art and food to celebrate Emancipation Day.
The post In pictures: Yellowknife celebrates Emancipation Day first appeared on Cabin Radio.Alone TV show stars reunite for primitive bow making course
"I'm just really stoked about it." Michela Carriere and Cubby Hoover from Alone are offering a primitive bow making course in Saskatchewan next month
The post Alone TV show stars reunite for primitive bow making course first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: 2024’s Old Town Ramble and Ride
Explore this year's Old Town Ramble and Ride festival with us, a free weekend of music, arts, crafts and more.
The post In pictures: 2024’s Old Town Ramble and Ride first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuit wrestling tournament brings Ulukhaktok together
An Inuit wrestling tournament in Ulukhaktok brought the community together as residents competed for top prizes and – in some cases – gave wrestling a try for the first time.
The post Inuit wrestling tournament brings Ulukhaktok together first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT’s pelicans not at risk but some caribou now endangered
American white pelicans will not be listed as a species at risk under NWT legislation while Dolphin-Union caribou are now listed as endangered.
The post NWT’s pelicans not at risk but some caribou now endangered first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife pool offering sensory-friendly swims
This is the first time the city is offering a sensory-friendly swim option. It will be offered every Friday at 3pm throughout August.
The post Yellowknife pool offering sensory-friendly swims first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT sends firefighters to Alberta, Oregon
More than 30 people from the NWT are heading to or have arrived in Alberta and Salem, Oregon, to help with firefighting efforts.
The post NWT sends firefighters to Alberta, Oregon first appeared on Cabin Radio.The latest on NWT fire bans
Ahead of the long weekend, Fort Smith has downgraded its full fire ban to a partial ban, Hay River has lifted its fire ban and Yellowknife's fire ban continues.
The post The latest on NWT fire bans first appeared on Cabin Radio.Bear wandering around YK golf club safely relocated
The environment department says a bear at the golf course has been relocated. There have been daily reports of bear sightings across the North Slave.
The post Bear wandering around YK golf club safely relocated first appeared on Cabin Radio.WestJet and Air North announce interline agreement
The airlines say people can now book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between Yukon and NWT and WestJet's global network with one check-in point.
The post WestJet and Air North announce interline agreement first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT increasing senior home heating subsidy
For the third year in a row, the NWT government is increasing the subsidy meant to help seniors with the cost of heating their homes.
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