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Who can vote in Enterprise’s upcoming election?

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:27

Many Enterprise residents have been displaced from the community for months. We looked at how that will impact voting in the hamlet's upcoming election.

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Youth from Délı̨nę, Ndilǫ and Behchokǫ̀ ‘heal through songs’

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 13:19

Youth from Délı̨nę, Ndilǫ and Behchokǫ̀ star in three new music videos featuring original songs they wrote and performed.

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YK church distributes $147K to families affected by evacuation

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 16:23

"This brings joy to my heart." The Yellowknife Seventh-day Adventist Church says it has distributed $147,600 to residents following the wildfire evacuation.

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NWT counsellor tells people to ask for help following plane crash

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 15:00

"We're available whenever you feel like you might need support." Counselling and other mental health resources are available for NWT residents.

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Enterprise leadership raise safety concerns over hazardous materials

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 11:50

Hazardous materials were found in Enterprise following a wildfire. Hamlet leaders say their questions have gone unanswered and they're concerned about safety.

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Some flights to Yellowknife cancelled due to freezing rain

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 10:32

Several flights to Yellowknife were cancelled on Monday and Tuesday due to freezing rain. Airport staff worked to address the issue.

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Tell us about how drugs have impacted your community

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 09:04

If drugs are affecting you in the Northwest Territories, we want to hear about your experiences as part of a new campaign. Find out more.

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TSB examining cockpit voice recorder from Fort Smith plane crash

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 20:02

The TSB has recovered a cockpit voice recorder from a plane that crashed near Fort Smith. Investigators plan to listen to the recordings as soon as Wednesday.

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Hay River woman wins $1 million lottery prize

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 17:34

"It's unbelievable," Nancy Yakeleya says of her $1 million win. She's now planning a road trip across Canada.

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John MacDonald named secretary to cabinet, deputy minister

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 14:32

John MacDonald, former deputy minister of the education department, is now secretary to cabinet and deputy minister of executive and Indigenous affairs.

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Yellowknife Multisport Club announces new route for Frostbite 55

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 13:42

Registration for the Frostbite 55 has now opened. A new course will see racers ski or snowshoe 55 kilometres near Yellowknife.

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Avens calls for greater GNWT collaboration in evacuation review

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:52

Avens has released recommendations for itself, the territory and the city following Yellowknife’s wildfire evacuation.

The post Avens calls for greater GNWT collaboration in evacuation review first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Dominion Diamond doesn’t have to pay former employees: adjudicator

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 08:00

Several Ekati employees were abruptly let go without cause in 2020. An adjudicator recently decided the mine's former owner doesn't owe them termination pay.

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Be aware of icy highway conditions, department warns

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 19:20

Travel in the North Slave region is not currently recommended due to freezing rain. Anyone who must travel should use caution and drive slowly.

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Aurora College staff, students can apply for northern exchange

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 18:46

An exchange program offers staff and students the opportunity to study or work across the circumpolar North. The deadline to apply for funding is February 15.

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Dettah ice road opens

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 13:24

This is the latest the road has opened in the past 30 years on record. The previous latest opening date was January 11.

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‘Almost no availability’ of cabs in Hay River, SAO says

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 08:30

Travelers to Hay River in recent months have been unable to hail a cab. We spoke to the town's senior administrator about the issue.

The post ‘Almost no availability’ of cabs in Hay River, SAO says first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Northern Store’s low stock worries customers in Fort Simpson

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 08:00

The North West Company says a delay in the opening of the Liard River ice crossing is contributing to shortages.

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Hay River to recognize ‘amazing, incredible people’ at awards gala

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 08:30

Hay River's inaugural community spirit awards will be a celebration of local volunteers and businesses that have made a positive impact in the community.

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Howie Benwell remembered as loving brother, uncle

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 12:54

Crystal Benwell says her younger brother loved music, was proud of his nieces and lit up a room. He was on board a plane that crashed outside Fort Smith.

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