Northwest Territories News
Wildfire closes highway between Wrigley and Fort Simpson
A worsening wildfire has closed Highway 1 between Wrigley and Fort Simpson. "Conditions have been terrible," a retired Wrigley firefighter said.
The post Wildfire closes highway between Wrigley and Fort Simpson first appeared on Cabin Radio.Cross Country NWT president receives national award
Shawne Kokelj of Yellowknife has been given Nordiq Canada;s Firth Award, recognizing her contribution to cross country skiing while president of Cross Country NWT.
The post Cross Country NWT president receives national award first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT providing more cash for flood damage and mitigation
South Slave residents rebuilding after the flood can now access more repair and mitigation money if needed. But problems remain, like a lack of new flood maps.
The post NWT providing more cash for flood damage and mitigation first appeared on Cabin Radio.In Yellowknife, query about ‘quarry’ creates quandary
Is it OK to pretend you're running a quarry to get around Yellowknife's planning restrictions? Even some of the people who drew up the restrictions say: 'Yes.'
The post In Yellowknife, query about ‘quarry’ creates quandary first appeared on Cabin Radio.Nahanni Butte to rejoin Dehcho First Nations, pursue protected area
"We've got a community back." Nahanni Butte has rejoined the Dehcho First Nations, delegates heard at the Dehcho Annual Assembly.
The post Nahanni Butte to rejoin Dehcho First Nations, pursue protected area first appeared on Cabin Radio.Folk on the Rocks drops Covid-19 vaccination requirement
People heading to Folk on the Rocks this summer will no longer need to show proof of vaccination to enter. The festival has eliminated its vaccination policy.
The post Folk on the Rocks drops Covid-19 vaccination requirement first appeared on Cabin Radio.New awards recognize YK1’s Indigenous student leaders
Yellowknife's YK1 school district issued the first in a new series of awards dedicated to the recognition of Indigenous students' achievements.
The post New awards recognize YK1’s Indigenous student leaders first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dr Kami Kandola given Premier’s Award for Excellence
The NWT's chief public health officer received the Premier's Award for Excellence for her work during the past two years of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The post Dr Kami Kandola given Premier’s Award for Excellence first appeared on Cabin Radio.Police announce charges following Hay River raid
RCMP named two people charged after two Hay River homes, including one said to have been reinforced to prevent a search, were raided earlier in June.
The post Police announce charges following Hay River raid first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Sǫǫ̀mba K’è Multicultural Festival
Sri Lankan and Québécois dance met jigging and throat singing in front of hundreds of Yellowknifers in Somba K'e Park on Sunday afternoon.
The post In pictures: Sǫǫ̀mba K’è Multicultural Festival first appeared on Cabin Radio.New Inuvik adult drop-in centre is approved
Inuvik councillors conditionally approved a new adult drop-in centre offering programming, administrative support and mental health services.
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A House of Commons committee is studying the links between resource extraction and violence against Indigenous women and girls in Canada.
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"You exemplify the finest qualities of a judge," lawyers told Garth Malakoe as his retirement further reduced the NWT's number of full-time judges.
The post Judge Garth Malakoe honoured as ‘a fine jurist’ as he retires first appeared on Cabin Radio.Indigenous fashion festival a ‘huge’ opportunity for NWT artists
"Beyond anything I've ever tried." Four NWT artists had tables at the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival market in Toronto. Two more had designs on the runway.
The post Indigenous fashion festival a ‘huge’ opportunity for NWT artists first appeared on Cabin Radio.Habitat reopens applications for home in Hay River
Habitat for Humanity NWT is reopening the application process for a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home in Hay River's Old Town.
The post Habitat reopens applications for home in Hay River first appeared on Cabin Radio.Alberta sends crews to help tackle NWT wildfires
Alberta is sending five crews to help fight wildfires in the NWT, where 43 fires are currently burning in the North Slave, South Slave, Sahtu and Dehcho.
The post Alberta sends crews to help tackle NWT wildfires first appeared on Cabin Radio.William Prince to play in Yellowknife on Canada Day
William Prince will headline the City of Yellowknife's Canada Day event on Friday, July 1, in a performance to be broadcast across Canada.
The post William Prince to play in Yellowknife on Canada Day first appeared on Cabin Radio.A major arts funder plans a ‘strategy for the North.’ Is YK on board?
The Canada Council for the Arts promises changes to help NWT artists, but that's a tough crowd to convince after what some see as years of the same discussion.
The post A major arts funder plans a ‘strategy for the North.’ Is YK on board? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River estimates $22M in flood-related damage
A fresh assessment of damage from devastating flooding in Hay River suggests repair work and future flood mitigation will together cost more than $50 million.
The post Hay River estimates $22M in flood-related damage first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hand games tournament brings rhythm, energy and joy to Dettah
A hand games tournament in Dettah brought together dozens of teams with a prize fund worth $100,000. Moreover, it restored some fun after years of isolation.
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