Northwest Territories News
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.
The post Inuvik police charge Edmonton men over cocaine trafficking first appeared on Cabin Radio.Think you can trust that burn area?
The land burned by recent wildfires isn't always behaving how it used to, complicating community protection and potentially transforming forest into grassland.
The post Think you can trust that burn area? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Audit slams increasing costs at northern contaminated sites
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.
The post First wildfires of 2024 under control, NWT Fire says first appeared on Cabin Radio.New issue pushes back return of Taltson hydro in South Slave
The NWT Power Corporation says there'll be a fresh delay switching the South Slave back to hydro power after a year on diesel.
The post New issue pushes back return of Taltson hydro in South Slave first appeared on Cabin Radio.Auditor general says her office will soon examine Housing NWT
Canada's auditor general says her office is about to scrutinize Housing NWT, following an audit that criticized First Nations housing supports in the south.
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"Fairness to everyone was his lodestar." On his last day as an NWT Supreme Court judge, lawyers surprised Justice Andrew Mahar with words of praise.
The post Lawyers praise departing NWT Supreme Court judge first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Building a tiny Yellowknife
Constructing a miniature Yellowknife by scaling down all the buildings then recreating each one? Not an easy task. These St Pat's students tried.
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A judge ordered the maximum seven-year sentence for a man who, as a 17-year-old, murdered a 50-year-old in Fort Smith two years ago.
The post Fort Smith man sentenced to seven years for 2022 murder first appeared on Cabin Radio.United Way NWT announces recipients of $205K in grants
The Northern Birthwork Collective has been awarded a multi-year grant. Seventeen other organizations will get grants from this year's Community Investment Fund.
The post United Way NWT announces recipients of $205K in grants first appeared on Cabin Radio.Former health minister becomes new YWCA NWT president
Women and families charity YWCA NWT welcomed former health minister Julie Green as its new president. Green is a former employee and board member at the group.
The post Former health minister becomes new YWCA NWT president first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s indoor garage sale returns on Saturday, May 18
One of Yellowknife's primary springtime attractions, the city's indoor garage sale, is coming around again. Here's when to show up and how to book a table.
The post Yellowknife’s indoor garage sale returns on Saturday, May 18 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dene Nation issues call for national chief nominations
The upcoming Dene National Assembly has been scheduled for July 23-25 in Fort Good Hope. Election of a national chief will take place in person and online.
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