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Air Tindi suing federal government over damaged plane

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 08:02

Air Tindi has launched a $10.4-million lawsuit after one of its planes was damaged during a military training flight. The federal government denies liability.

The post Air Tindi suing federal government over damaged plane first appeared on Cabin Radio.

They lost their home in a fire. Then they lost their dignity.

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 08:00

We followed one family trying to find a new home in Yellowknife public housing after the Garden Townhomes fire. They found it soul-destroying.

The post They lost their home in a fire. Then they lost their dignity. first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Two Inuvik buildings condemned over ‘major public safety’ concerns

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 07:54

Inuvik appears set to demolish two condemned buildings that were once federal housing. The mayor hopes that opens up new opportunities.

The post Two Inuvik buildings condemned over ‘major public safety’ concerns first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Premier and Maca minister to visit Enterprise and KFN this month

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 07:49

Premier RJ Simpson and communities minister Vince McKay will visit Enterprise and Kátł’odeeche First Nation, communities devastated by last year's wildfires.

The post Premier and Maca minister to visit Enterprise and KFN this month first appeared on Cabin Radio.

‘Series of outages’ in Aklavik after power plant fire

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 22:28

A fire involving one of Aklavik's diesel generators caused multiple outages on Wednesday evening, the NWT Power Corporation says.

The post ‘Series of outages’ in Aklavik after power plant fire first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Yellowknife’s 49 Street shelter reopens after extreme cold

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 17:41

After relocating due to water issues in the recent extreme cold, Yellowknife's day shelter reopened again at its usual location on 49 Street.

The post Yellowknife’s 49 Street shelter reopens after extreme cold first appeared on Cabin Radio.

‘Still not enough ice’ to begin building Dettah ice road

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 15:40

Almost a week past its previous latest-ever opening date, the Dettah ice road is no closer to being built. The ice is still not thick enough for work to begin.

The post ‘Still not enough ice’ to begin building Dettah ice road first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Just how hooped is this downtown Yellowknife building?

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 10:03

There's almost no public info about a fuel spill that closed a Yellowknife government building. Internal emails say it'll be closed for most of 2024 – at least.

The post Just how hooped is this downtown Yellowknife building? first appeared on Cabin Radio.

What caused the Garden Townhomes fire?

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 08:03

A fire that destroyed a dozen Yellowknife homes is the subject of multiple investigations. One man whose home burned has some possible answers – and concerns.

The post What caused the Garden Townhomes fire? first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Gwich’in Tribal Council planning nation-building canoe trip

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 07:51

The Gwich'in Tribal Council has purchased four voyageur canoes in the hope of launching a nation-building summer trip for youth.

The post Gwich’in Tribal Council planning nation-building canoe trip first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Paulatuk warned to expect blizzard with 90 km/h gusts

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 07:48

A blizzard is expected to strike Paulatuk on Thursday, packing strong southerly winds forecast to steadily increase throughout the day.

The post Paulatuk warned to expect blizzard with 90 km/h gusts first appeared on Cabin Radio.

What’s the state of the Yellowknife street outreach vans?

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 07:45

The condition of Yellowknife street outreach vans came under the spotlight last week. One has been in the shop for six months. The other is "on its last leg."

The post What’s the state of the Yellowknife street outreach vans? first appeared on Cabin Radio.

RCMP seize drugs, alcohol and cash headed to Fort Good Hope

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 17:18

RCMP said crack cocaine, alcohol and cash turned up in a car on the winter road to Fort Good Hope. Then, a person arrested "suffered a medical emergency."

The post RCMP seize drugs, alcohol and cash headed to Fort Good Hope first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Garett Cochrane to become Yellowknife’s new deputy mayor

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:42

Yellowknife's new deputy mayor is Garett Cochrane, who vowed to be "representative of what modern Yellowknife looks like" as council's first gay Métis member.

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Work begins to launch NWT visual arts ‘centre of excellence’

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 08:02

Artists have long called for a dedicated non-profit NWT art gallery. Now, a new initiative that's just getting off the ground is promising to create one.

The post Work begins to launch NWT visual arts ‘centre of excellence’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Transglobal Car Expedition heads back to NWT, this time for real

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:59

Everybody's favourite Russian-backed global car expedition is back. After sinking a truck in the Arctic during a test run, now they're starting the full voyage.

The post Transglobal Car Expedition heads back to NWT, this time for real first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Inuvik man appealing attempted murder charge, sentence

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:52

A man ordered to spend nine years in prison for shooting another man in Inuvik two years ago is appealing his conviction and sentence for attempted murder.

The post Inuvik man appealing attempted murder charge, sentence first appeared on Cabin Radio.

YK’s Ragged Ass Swing Band playing ‘biggest show ever’

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:49

In the space of a year, Yellowknife's Ragged Ass Swing Band has grown from 13 to 18 members. The band says this Saturday's show is its biggest to date.

The post YK’s Ragged Ass Swing Band playing ‘biggest show ever’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.

NNSL owner Black Press files for creditor protection

Mon, 01/15/2024 - 20:05

Black Press, which bought NWT newspaper group NNSL three years ago, filed for creditor protection and may sell to a consortium including a US-based publisher.

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Health authority extends suspension of Inuvik obstetrics

Mon, 01/15/2024 - 19:00

The NWT's health authority says a "temporary suspension" of Inuvik labour and delivery services will now extend to at least January 22.

The post Health authority extends suspension of Inuvik obstetrics first appeared on Cabin Radio.

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