Northwest Territories News
Almost entire NWT now under a wildfire smoke health advisory
The Northwest Territories has placed four of its five regions under a public health advisory related to wildfire smoke.
The post Almost entire NWT now under a wildfire smoke health advisory first appeared on Cabin Radio.Driver at five times the legal limit arrested in Fort Simpson
NWT police warned impaired driving is still a "significant issue" after a cluster of weekend reports, including a Fort Simpson driver many times over the limit.
The post Driver at five times the legal limit arrested in Fort Simpson first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT communities group tries new way to tackle climate risks
The NWT Association of Communities wants to shift what it says is often a piecemeal, siloed approach to addressing climate change risks.
The post NWT communities group tries new way to tackle climate risks first appeared on Cabin Radio.Buffalo Airways enters jet era as 737 takes off
Buffalo Airways' newly acquired Boeing 737 completed a test flight, making the airline one of very few to simultaneously fly 737s and World War Two-era DC-3s.
The post Buffalo Airways enters jet era as 737 takes off first appeared on Cabin Radio.NAIG 2023: Jacob Mitchener to carry NWT flag
Swimmer Jacob Mitchener will be the NWT's flagbearer as the 2023 North American Indigenous Games begin in Halifax. You can watch live from 4:30pm MT.
The post NAIG 2023: Jacob Mitchener to carry NWT flag first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Liard firefighter passes away, GNWT says
A firefighter from Fort Liard has passed away after being hurt while fighting a wildfire near the community, the NWT government said.
The post Fort Liard firefighter passes away, GNWT says first appeared on Cabin Radio.Smith’s Landing helps crews battling wildfire near Fort Fitzgerald
Smith's Landing First Nation says Alberta fire crews are setting up a camp and sprinklers to confront an out-of-control wildfire southeast of Fort Fitzgerald.
The post Smith’s Landing helps crews battling wildfire near Fort Fitzgerald first appeared on Cabin Radio.Rotary Club to hold furniture drive for Kátł’odeeche First Nation
Yellowknifers are being asked to donate gently used furniture to help members of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation recover from wildfire damage.
The post Rotary Club to hold furniture drive for Kátł’odeeche First Nation first appeared on Cabin Radio.From Virginia Falls to the North American Indigenous Games, dodging bears and fire
If there are medals for reaching the North American Indigenous Games, give one to Fort Simpson 18-year-old Ava Erasmus for this epic trip.
The post From Virginia Falls to the North American Indigenous Games, dodging bears and fire first appeared on Cabin Radio.More worker accommodation being built in Kam Lake
More homes for workers are being built in Kam Lake, but the city says they aren't work camps, which are a hot topic at City Hall. Here's what's going on.
The post More worker accommodation being built in Kam Lake first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fire ban for Hidden Lake and Hay River parks
Territorial parks in Hay River and around Yellowknife's Hidden Lake are now the subject of fire bans. Another hot, dry weekend is in prospect.
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An anthrax outbreak is taking place among Wood Buffalo National Park bison, alongside an outbreak reported in animals between Fort Smith and Fort Resolution.
The post Anthrax confirmed in Wood Buffalo National Park bison first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dene Wellness Warriors seek to build NWT trauma healing lodge
"We need to make it a reality." An Indigenous counselling group has begun work to establish a trauma healing lodge in the Northwest Territories.
The post Dene Wellness Warriors seek to build NWT trauma healing lodge first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River health workers endorse strike as union highlights federal cash
Union negotiators said extra federal funding for NWT healthcare should be used to improve pay for Hay River health workers, who have backed strike action.
The post Hay River health workers endorse strike as union highlights federal cash first appeared on Cabin Radio.Expect a smoky drive on Highway 3 between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀
A wildfire is causing smoky driving conditions between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀, the GNWT said. Short-notice closures of Highway 3 are possible.
The post Expect a smoky drive on Highway 3 between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Firefighters extinguish forest fire behind Canadian Tire
Firefighters quickly put out a person-caused wildfire on Yellowknife's Frame Lake Trail, near Canadian Tire, as hot, dry conditions continue.
The post Firefighters extinguish forest fire behind Canadian Tire first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife ticket wins $250,000 in Lotto Extra draw
A ticket sold in Yellowknife won $250,000 in Wednesday's Lotto Extra draw, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation stated.
The post Yellowknife ticket wins $250,000 in Lotto Extra draw first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife Airport now home to salad dressing vending machine
We all know airline salads could use some help. Bullocks Bistro is now selling salad dressing and teriyaki sauce in vending machines at Yellowknife's airport.
The post Yellowknife Airport now home to salad dressing vending machine first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Simpson is getting a new boat launch
Fort Simpson got the go-ahead to construct a revamped boat launch. The existing one is crumbling, complicating access to the water.
The post Fort Simpson is getting a new boat launch first appeared on Cabin Radio.Kieron Testart to run again, this time in Range Lake
Former MLA Kieron Testart is seeking a return to politics, stating he will target Yellowknife's Range Lake district this fall.
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