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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.

The post WaaPaKe documents stories of ‘forgiveness, hope, love and family’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.

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.

The post Hay River wants your input on the future of former NFTI farmland first appeared on Cabin Radio.

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.

The post Diavik facing four charges following ‘serious worker injury’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.

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.

The post Some YK residents concerned about nuisance noise from parkade first appeared on Cabin Radio.

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.

The post Youth from Délı̨nę, Ndilǫ and Behchokǫ̀ ‘heal through songs’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.

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.

The post NWT counsellor tells people to ask for help following plane crash first appeared on Cabin Radio.

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.

The post Some flights to Yellowknife cancelled due to freezing rain first appeared on Cabin Radio.

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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