Northwest Territories News
NWT Fire says it’s making progress on coroner’s recommendations
NWT Fire says it has implemented or is making progress on nine recommendations related to the 2023 death of Adam Yeadon on the fire line.
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Fort Smith RCMP described in stark terms their worry that children as young as 12 are being taken to the health centre after drinking large amounts of alcohol.
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No part of Canada has lower population growth than the NWT. The territory is increasingly turning to international migration programs to change that.
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Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik and Norman Wells have elections on Monday. Here's when and where to vote. Results will appear here later.
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Tenants in Tuk have one last chance to keep their unit after reports of parties, noise and even deaths. Meanwhile, an Inuvik tenant amassed arrears of $57,000.
The post Noise, partying and deaths at Tuk home reported to rental office first appeared on Cabin Radio.How Hay River plans to spend its $100K national recreation prize
Hay River spent the weekend celebrating its victory in a national summer recreation contest designed to get residents active. Here's where the prize money goes.
The post How Hay River plans to spend its $100K national recreation prize first appeared on Cabin Radio.Unpaid leave for a councillor: do you agree with Wheeler & Lekter?
Mornings at the Cabin turned its attention to a Yellowknife councillor's request for four months' unpaid leave. Here's how Cabin Radio's morning hosts see it.
The post Unpaid leave for a councillor: do you agree with Wheeler & Lekter? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Ultra-delayed Taltson hydro overhaul to hit $31M in extra costs
One reason the NWT government has a "dire" financial outlook is a hydro plant refurbishment that's been leaking large sums of money ever since a wildfire hit.
The post Ultra-delayed Taltson hydro overhaul to hit $31M in extra costs first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT records third-worst wildfire season this century so far
Almost 1.7 million hectares of the NWT burned this summer. That's down significantly from last year but it's still one of the worst seasons in recent memory.
The post NWT records third-worst wildfire season this century so far first appeared on Cabin Radio.Six-month timeline proposed for Imperial Line 490 assessment
An examination of plans to replace pipelines in Norman Wells – one of two environmental assessments recently launched – should take half a year, regulators say.
The post Six-month timeline proposed for Imperial Line 490 assessment first appeared on Cabin Radio.Smoking compensation deal ‘worth $185M to NWT’
The GNWT expects an initial payout of $45 million then $140 million "in the future" if a Canada-wide compensation deal with cigarette companies is approved.
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In separate notices, the NWT government said South Slave roads, phone calls and internet access all face disruption in the days ahead.
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The home heating subsidy paid to Norman Wells seniors has been almost doubled by the GNWT in a bid to help cover a staggering jump in fuel costs.
The post GNWT confirms increase for Norman Wells seniors’ heating subsidy first appeared on Cabin Radio.Warning as weather turns Highway 1 to ‘absolute glass’
Drivers reported treacherous, icy conditions along Highway 1 above the Alberta border on Friday. Snow squalls ahead could make things worse.
The post Warning as weather turns Highway 1 to ‘absolute glass’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT asks to increase borrowing limit over ‘dire’ outlook
With efforts to improve the GNWT's financial picture ruined by "multiple challenges," the territory asked Ottawa if it can borrow above its $1.8-billion cap.
The post NWT asks to increase borrowing limit over ‘dire’ outlook first appeared on Cabin Radio.Snowfall warnings start to roll in as weather takes a turn
The first snow has dusted Yellowknife and heavy snowfall is forecast at the NWT's northern and southern extremes as cooler weather sets in.
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The NWT finance minister said Imperial Oil must do more to reduce Norman Wells' fuel costs as MLAs set out a "dire" situation facing the town and the territory.
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Dennis Nelner was at home in 2019 when a wildlife officer, trying to subdue a black bear outside, accidentally shot him. Nelner says he has lingering concerns.
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Stephen Richardson calls his life a "musical Seinfeld episode." A major teaching award he won has inspired a record label to visit Yellowknife.
The post Record label visits Yellowknife after teacher wins award first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Order of NWT inductees receive medals at legislature
"I'm living proof it's possible." Richard Hardy, Mary Teya and Helen Balanoff were formally inducted to the Order of the NWT at a Thursday ceremony.
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