Northwest Territories News
Arctic Winter Games moves, at least temporarily, to every three years
The Arctic Winter Games, usually held every two years since its inception in 1970, will abandon that practice and move to three-year gaps between editions.
The post Arctic Winter Games moves, at least temporarily, to every three years first appeared on Cabin Radio.Diavik signs ‘closure agreement’ with North Slave Métis Alliance
The NWT's Diavik diamond mine signed an agreement with the North Slave Métis Alliance that covers issues like jobs and financial support as the mine closes.
The post Diavik signs ‘closure agreement’ with North Slave Métis Alliance first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT to pay for any school to bring in water as lead crisis grows
As school after school fails tests for lead in the water, with dozens still to be checked, the GNWT said it'll pay for schools to switch supply as a precaution.
The post GNWT to pay for any school to bring in water as lead crisis grows first appeared on Cabin Radio.Mildred Hall School becomes fifth in NWT with unsafe lead in water
Another Yellowknife school has failed water tests over unsafe lead levels. Five of the first six schools to be tested territory-wide have now reported issues.
The post Mildred Hall School becomes fifth in NWT with unsafe lead in water first appeared on Cabin Radio.How NWT Tourism will use a new source of money to promote Yellowknife
Yellowknife now taxes each stay in a local hotel room or Airbnb. Where does that money go? NWT Tourism set out how it's spending the cash to promote the city.
The post How NWT Tourism will use a new source of money to promote Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT nursing students think these topics need more attention
"We have to advocate for issues that tend to be overlooked." Ambulances, alopecia and inmates are among topics the North's nursing students want to highlight.
The post NWT nursing students think these topics need more attention first appeared on Cabin Radio.Way more visits to Yellowknife’s new pool – but the costs are up, too
Yellowknife's new $70M aquatic centre is registering up to three times as many visits as the old pool. At the same time, its operating costs are far higher.
The post Way more visits to Yellowknife’s new pool – but the costs are up, too first appeared on Cabin Radio.Union, Home Base reach tentative collective agreement
More than a year after unionizing, staff at Home Base Yellowknife and the Foster Family Coalition of the NWT are set to vote on tentative collective agreements.
The post Union, Home Base reach tentative collective agreement first appeared on Cabin Radio.Conservationists call for greater protection of NWT peatlands
A national conservation organization says the NWT's approach to protecting peatlands should be bolstered to safeguard valuable ecosystems.
The post Conservationists call for greater protection of NWT peatlands first appeared on Cabin Radio.See inside Yellowknife’s new transitional housing facility
"More than just a set of units." This transitional housing on Yellowknife's edge aims to prepare people for independent living. It's set to open on December 15.
The post See inside Yellowknife’s new transitional housing facility first appeared on Cabin Radio.Power corp still investigating Wednesday’s Yellowknife outages
NTPC issued a statement setting out some basics about why Yellowknife lost power for two extended periods on Wednesday – but the root cause remains a mystery.
The post Power corp still investigating Wednesday’s Yellowknife outages first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River RCMP appeal for help finding man reported missing
Police in Hay River have issued a public appeal for help finding a man reportedly last seen nearly a week ago.
The post Hay River RCMP appeal for help finding man reported missing first appeared on Cabin Radio.Housing NWT taking over YK day shelter from health authority
Housing NWT will start operating Yellowknife's day shelter and sobering centre from April next year, taking over from the territory's health authority.
The post Housing NWT taking over YK day shelter from health authority first appeared on Cabin Radio.Lotto Extra ticket bought in Yellowknife wins $100,000
Somebody is $100,000 richer thanks to a Lotto Extra ticket bought in Yellowknife. Here are the winning numbers from Wednesday's draw.
The post Lotto Extra ticket bought in Yellowknife wins $100,000 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Home Base YK looks to build ambitious new headquarters
A new all-in-one building could help Yellowknife's youth shelter expand its programs, though funding for the nine-storey project has yet to be secured.
The post Home Base YK looks to build ambitious new headquarters first appeared on Cabin Radio.How the NWT plans to improve healthcare access in small communities
"The small communities, they're the forgotten land." Here's how NWT health officials plan to improve access to care outside Yellowknife and regional centres.
The post How the NWT plans to improve healthcare access in small communities first appeared on Cabin Radio.Despite vandalism, Hay River has grand plans for Inukshuk Park
While Hay River's Ray Benoit Rink has faced recent vandalism, the town is moving ahead with plans to invest in upgrading the rink and surrounding Inukshuk Park.
The post Despite vandalism, Hay River has grand plans for Inukshuk Park first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife cemetery burial plot fees will more than double
City Hall will increase Yellowknife burial plot fees next year. An adult plot will go from $263 to $703.25, which councillors say will recover more of the cost.
The post Yellowknife cemetery burial plot fees will more than double first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River to celebrate 75 years of its fire department
Hay River Fire Department celebrates a major milestone this weekend: 75 years of service. That achievement will be marked at the annual firefighters' ball.
The post Hay River to celebrate 75 years of its fire department first appeared on Cabin Radio.MED increase approved as YK budget talks end in 3.67% tax increase
Yellowknifers look set for a 3.67% property tax increase in 2026 – about half the 7% initially forecast last month – as budget talks ended on Wednesday.
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