Northwest Territories News
Incumbent Frank Pope to seek re-election as mayor of Norman Wells
Frank Pope plans to run for mayor of Norman Wells again, saying he wants to curb the cost of living by advocating for the Mackenzie Valley Highway project.
The post Incumbent Frank Pope to seek re-election as mayor of Norman Wells first appeared on Cabin Radio.Conference brings northern healthcare workers together
Healthcare practitioners from across the North gathered in Yellowknife for the second PEER North conference to discuss practising medicine in underserved areas.
The post Conference brings northern healthcare workers together first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘Everyone should feel safe.’ Yellowknifers take back the night
Yellowknifers chanted and held signs as they marched through the city's downtown on Saturday night to reclaim the streets from gender-based violence.
The post ‘Everyone should feel safe.’ Yellowknifers take back the night first appeared on Cabin Radio.Carmen Braden releases music video for new single
An Invite is the second single from Braden's upcoming album A Hard Light, which is set to be released on December 5.
The post Carmen Braden releases music video for new single first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort McPherson’s Wellness Week rescheduled for September 23-27
Fort McPherson's first Wellness Week will kick off Monday through Friday, and will include speakers, a soccer tournament, a talent show, and more.
The post Fort McPherson’s Wellness Week rescheduled for September 23-27 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Amid ‘cost pressures’ Diavik offers staff ‘voluntary separation’
Permanent Diavik employees have been offered to end their contract sooner than expected in the face of "continued cost pressures."
The post Amid ‘cost pressures’ Diavik offers staff ‘voluntary separation’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘Yellowknife will lose a lot’ from Coleen McClean’s passing at 74
Coleen McClean passed away on August 29, 2024. She is remembered for her humour, love of talking to people, and dedication to the Yellowknife Food Bank.
The post ‘Yellowknife will lose a lot’ from Coleen McClean’s passing at 74 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Q&A: City of Yellowknife explains new bus routes
From why there is no bus route to the airport to the reason for changes to the route in Northlands, the city answered questions about upcoming transit changes.
The post Q&A: City of Yellowknife explains new bus routes first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknifer charged after fleeing police with stolen, loaded handgun
A Yellowknife 18-year-old is facing over half a dozen firearms charges after fleeing from the police on foot with a stolen, loaded handgun.
The post Yellowknifer charged after fleeing police with stolen, loaded handgun first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT ‘exploring next steps’ for YK encampment
As the GNWT works to encourage remaining residents of a Yellowknife encampment to move, advocates say there are barriers to shelters.
The post GNWT ‘exploring next steps’ for YK encampment first appeared on Cabin Radio.Modular home move through YK planned for Sunday morning
Expect traffic delays in Yellowknife on Sunday morning as Housing NWT moves a home across the city.
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Sean Whelly is running for mayor of Fort Simpson again. If re-elected, he wants to complete a community plan and advance emergency preparedness measures.
The post Fort Simpson mayor Sean Whelly seeks re-election this fall first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK trio tout houseboats as a solution to homelessness
An unhoused couple says moving onto a houseboat has brought them "peace and quiet and happiness." The owner hopes to build more.
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The CRTC says it will hold a public hearing of Cabin Radio and Vista Radio's applications to operate a new commercial Yellowknife FM station in February.
The post CRTC to hold public hearing on Cabin Radio’s FM application first appeared on Cabin Radio.US ambassador makes first visit to NWT
United States ambassador to Canada, David L Cohen, completed his first visit to the NWT where he discussed a range of shared priorities.
The post US ambassador makes first visit to NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.This Wekweètì graduate is pursuing his acting dreams
I am hoping to play any character big or small." Melvin Tom graduated from the Vancouver Film School last month. Now he is pursuing a career in acting.
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The Canadian Medical Association formally apologized for its role in past and ongoing harms to Indigenous people in Canada's healthcare system.
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Funding is now available for projects that connect youth to traditional harvesting practices. Schools and Indigenous organizations and governments can apply.
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The Northern Life Museum and Cultural Centre says the Radium King was graffitied earlier this week. The town's skate park was also recently vandalized.
The post Radium King vandalized, museum says first appeared on Cabin Radio.New winter music festival coming to Yellowknife
A new music festival is hoping to brighten Yellowknife during the deep dark winter. A bowling dance party fundraiser for the Still Dark Festival is set for next month.
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