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More complaints about 19th Assembly politicians dismissed

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 19:12

Two more complaints about NWT MLAs from the last assembly have been dismissed by the territory's integrity commissioner.

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MLAs seek formal vote on NWT wildfire public inquiry

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 18:49

NWT MLAs will hold a vote on Thursday regarding whether to pursue an independent inquiry into the handling of last year's wildfires and evacuations.

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New mammography equipment for Yellowknife, Inuvik

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 14:52

New mammography machines are being installed at hospitals in Yellowknife and Inuvik, offering more advanced imaging.

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Lawson Lundell becomes Folk on the Rocks title sponsor

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 12:00

Law firm Lawson Lundell is replacing airline Canadian North as title sponsor of Yellowknife's Folk on the Rocks music festival.

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‘People needed this.’ Hay River celebrates residents at awards gala

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 08:00

Hundreds of Hay River residents came together for the first Community Spirit Awards, with 11 volunteers and organizations recognized for their contributions.

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Transglobal Car Expedition begins northern leg of journey

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 07:59

"We've learned a lot." After a 2022 trial run, the Transglobal Car Expedition leaves Yellowknife this week on a 17-month round-the-world trip.

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Tribute concert to be held for street outreach van

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 07:56

Yellowknifers will perform a vehicle-related tribute concert in April to continue raising money for the city's street outreach program.

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NWT’s chamber of mines appoints new executive director

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 07:39

Karen Costello is the new executive director of the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines, the industry body announced. Tom Hoefer becomes an advisor to the board.

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Yellowknife promotes food garden mentorship program

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 19:35

The City of Yellowknife and Northern Roots Consulting are launching the second year of the Transform Your Yard to a Food Garden Mentorship Program.

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‘We’re gonna beat this.’ Aaron Godson Hernandez battling cancer

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 09:00

Aaron "Godson" Hernandez says he is thankful for the support of his family and community as he fights cancer.

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WaaPaKe documents stories of ‘forgiveness, hope, love and family’

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 09:00

The documentary will screen at the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ film festival. It focuses on the healing journeys of children of residential school survivors.

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Hay River wants your input on the future of former NFTI farmland

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 09:00

A new survey asks northerners what should be next for Hay River's 260 acres of vacant farmland that was once the site of the Northern Farm Training Institute.

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Diavik facing four charges following ‘serious worker injury’

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 17:24

The WSCC has laid four charges against Diavik diamond mine following an incident that seriously injured a worker in January 2023.

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Midwifery program returns to Fort Smith

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 15:05

Fort Smith’s midwifery program officially resumes on February 5 after being shut down for over a year due to lack of staff.

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Behchokǫ̀ resident concerned about housing safety following water leak

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 11:15

A public housing building was spewing liquid and smelled of diesel. While it was a water leak that has been fixed, resident Sandy Young worries it's unsafe.

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Inuvik RCMP charge man in connection to fatal collision

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 11:03

A man is facing a charge of impaired driving causing death in connection with a fatal vehicle collision outside Inuvik in 2021.

The post Inuvik RCMP charge man in connection to fatal collision first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Some YK residents concerned about nuisance noise from parkade

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 19:35

Some residents have complained about a noise coming from a downtown parkade entrance. City councillors say it highlights the need to address broader issues.

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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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