Northwest Territories News
Fort Smith to install cameras before vandalized skate park reopens
A Fort Smith skate park vandalized weeks after being restored by volunteers still hasn't reopened. The town says it wants cameras watching over the site first.
The post Fort Smith to install cameras before vandalized skate park reopens first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknifers to perform garba in Hindu festival celebration
A group of Yellowknife residents is planning a traditional dance in the city's downtown on Saturday to celebrate an annual Hindu festival.
The post Yellowknifers to perform garba in Hindu festival celebration first appeared on Cabin Radio.MLA could face fine, reprimand over ‘campaign’ to fire nurse
Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Richard Edjericon acted inappropriately in orchestrating a "campaign" to remove a nurse from her position, an integrity commissioner said.
The post MLA could face fine, reprimand over ‘campaign’ to fire nurse first appeared on Cabin Radio.Aurora College receives $1.5M for new and improved research
Aurora College will receive a $1.5-million grant over five years for applied research. The college said that means more student opportunities and collaboration.
The post Aurora College receives $1.5M for new and improved research first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT coughs up flu and Covid vaccine clinic dates
Dates for flu and Covid vaccination clinics in the Northwest Territories have been made public on the territorial health authority's website.
The post NWT coughs up flu and Covid vaccine clinic dates first appeared on Cabin Radio.A quick way to help Cabin Radio’s FM licence application
The CRTC is taking comments from Yellowknifers ahead of a public hearing on FM licence applications by Cabin Radio and Vista Radio. Here's how to have your say.
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Imperial Oil said an environmental assessment of its Norman Wells facility had been triggered on faulty grounds and suggested it may take the issue to court.
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The NWT has been treated to an array of aurora lately. A major solar storm might mean another intense display ahead – if the clouds cooperate.
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Fred Carmichael, an 89-year-old NWT resident, received an Indigenous literature award for a picture book that tells the story of his six decades in aviation.
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Frank Pope and Paulie Chinna, each running for mayor of Norman Wells in this month's election, explained how they hope to lead the town through difficult times.
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Joe Handley is one of four former Canadian premiers being honoured in PEI this month. He'll use the ceremony to discuss "issues Indigenous people face."
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Former Inuvik politician Peter Clarkson is attempting a comeback. If elected as mayor, he says he'll take a more collaborative approach.
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Staff from Veterans Affairs Canada are offering appointments in Yellowknife on October 15 and 17. Here's how to book a slot if you want one.
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Men from Edmonton and Fort Simpson face charges after police said a traffic stop turned into a drugs-related investigation.
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Two people were arrested after a car was stolen from a Yellowknife driveway and taken 450 km down lonely NWT highways toward Alberta. Here's what happened.
The post They stole it in Yellowknife. Police caught up with it in Enterprise. first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT releases $1.8M rescue package for Sahtu, Beau Del businesses
Sahtu and Beaufort Delta companies hit by this year's increased shipping costs can now apply for up to $30,000 each in GNWT support.
The post GNWT releases $1.8M rescue package for Sahtu, Beau Del businesses first appeared on Cabin Radio.Where are we at with the NWT’s water levels?
It's October. In a year of staggeringly low water across many parts of the NWT, are there any signs the situation is changing? Here's the latest data.
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It's almost the most wonderful time of the year: holiday market season. Here's a list of NWT markets and craft fairs that we'll update as they're scheduled.
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Police in Yellowknife urged residents to lock their cars and keep valuables hidden, saying reports of people rummaging through vehicles are now routine.
The post Secure your vehicle, Yellowknife RCMP tell residents first appeared on Cabin Radio.Political gender representation group launches NWT chapter
Equal Voice, a group that aims to improve gender representation in politics, is launching an NWT chapter. The opening meeting is on October 30.
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