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In pictures: Celebrating Halloween 2023 in the NWT

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 22:49

How are you celebrating Halloween in the NWT? Check out these photos and send your own. And yes, wildfire information officer is an outfit this year.

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Fort Smith RCMP locate missing teen

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 16:30

Police in Fort Smith say a teen who was reported missing on Tuesday has been located.

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Air Canada begins booking direct Yellowknife-Toronto flights

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 13:39

Air Canada's direct flights between Yellowknife and Toronto start in December. In a change, they'll be operated (at least initially) by Air Canada Rouge.

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YKDFN says Edward Sangris, former chief, has passed away

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 09:47

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation says Chief Edward Sangris, who held office in Dettah from 2007 to September this year, has passed away.

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NWT Election 2023: Read our Yellowknife Centre interviews

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 09:11

Residents of Yellowknife Centre can choose between Ambe Chenemu, Matt Spence or Robert Hawkins in the 2023 territorial election. Read their interviews.

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Hay River passes public behaviour bylaw

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 08:02

A new Hay River bylaw bans the likes of fighting, loitering, spitting and intoxication in public. One councillor said that doesn't mean an "iron fist" approach.

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Share your Halloween photos with Cabin Radio

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 16:01

Do you have a spectacular costume, decorations or jack-o-lantern this year? Cabin Radio wants your Halloween photos!

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Former NWT priest sentenced to two years for indecent assault

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 14:04

Camille Piché has been sentenced to two years for committing indecent assault while he was a priest in Fort Simpson in the 1980s.

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Giant Mine researchers to provide update at public meeting

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 11:47

The Giant Mine Oversight Board is holding a public meeting next month to provide an update on initiatives at the former mine site.

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NWT delegation travelling to France, Morocco to attract workers

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 11:10

A Northwest Territories delegation is set to travel to France and Morocco next month for a forum intended to attract French-speaking and bilingual workers to Canada.

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Hundreds of quilts donated across NWT as groups expand their work

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 07:59

Hay River's fire chief has one picked out for his baby that's on the way. Townhome fire families will get some. An NWT quilting drive keeps on growing.

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Various NWT ferries closing for the season

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 07:51

Ferries outside Fort Simpson, Wrigley and Tsiigehtchic are shutting down for the 2023 summer season, slightly earlier than is normally the case.

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City begins twin efforts to reinvigorate business community

Sat, 10/28/2023 - 09:02

Yellowknife's shop local campaign starts on Monday with double the usual prize pot. Entrepreneur workshops are also on offer in a bid to strengthen businesses.

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Fund established in memory of helicopter engineer Travis Booker

Sat, 10/28/2023 - 08:57

Helicopter engineer Travis Booker is remembered as generous with his time and friendship. A new fund in his name will help NWT aviation students.

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NWT Election 2023: Read our Great Slave interviews

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 20:19

NWT election candidates in Great Slave include James Lawrance, Kate Reid, Katrina Nokleby and Stacie Arden Smith. Read their interviews here.

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When will Yellowknife’s 2023 Santa Claus Parade take place?

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 15:54

Yellowknife published initial details for its 2023 Santa Claus Parade, which will take place to a theme of "Yellowknife strong" after the summer's wildfires.

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The feds say switch to heat pumps. Will that work in the NWT?

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 12:19

This week's federal carbon tax change came with a plea from Ottawa: drop heating oil and switch to heat pumps. Is that realistic yet in the North?

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NWT, Nunavut phone issues caused by BC wildfire, says Northwestel

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 11:25

Northwestel said disruption to landlines across the NWT and Nunavut was caused by a wildfire in northern BC. The company said the issue had been fixed.

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Vital Metals agrees cash injection from China rare earths giant

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 08:48

Vital Metals announced new investment from rare earths giant Shenghe, a deal that makes the Chinese firm a partner in developing the NWT's Nechalacho mine.

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Buffalo Airways 737 begins life in the NWT

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 08:01

"If you see a green, fast airplane – it's ours." Buffalo Airways' first jet aircraft in its 50-year history entered service in the NWT on Thursday.

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