Northwest Territories News
A monster of a performance unites École Allain St-Cyr students
"We're a big family now." Students at Yellowknife's École Allain St-Cyr wrote and staged a play together, transforming some perspectives on group work.
The post A monster of a performance unites École Allain St-Cyr students first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River firefighters helping out in High Level
Firefighters from Hay River are providing backup in northern Alberta as communities in the region deal with large and damaging forest fires.
The post Hay River firefighters helping out in High Level first appeared on Cabin Radio.Guilbeault says releasing treated tailings may not be only way
Facing significant public concern over oil sands impacts, a federal minister said proposals to release treated tailings water may not be the only option.
The post Guilbeault says releasing treated tailings may not be only way first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT issues warning over bromazolam in drug supply
The NWT issued an advisory over bromazolam, the latest in a series of warnings about new and dangerous forms of illegal drug entering the territory.
The post NWT issues warning over bromazolam in drug supply first appeared on Cabin Radio.When your phone goes wild on Wednesday morning, this is why
The Northwest Territories' alert system will be tested at 9:55am on Wednesday. It's likely to show up on your phone, on cable TV and on radio stations.
The post When your phone goes wild on Wednesday morning, this is why first appeared on Cabin Radio.Bursaries of up to $10K launched for NWT health or social work students
Are you a health or social services student from the NWT? Depending on your course, you could be eligible for up to $10,000 a year through new bursaries.
The post Bursaries of up to $10K launched for NWT health or social work students first appeared on Cabin Radio.How NWT communities are using tech to monitor wildlife
Explore photos from wildlife cameras in Thaidene Nëné and Edéhzhíe, and hear how cameras and recorders are tracking wildlife around Sambaa K’e and Fort Smith.
The post How NWT communities are using tech to monitor wildlife first appeared on Cabin Radio.BC university applies to offer remote degrees in NWT
Vancouver Island University hopes to start a Bachelor of Education program in which NWT students can become teachers without leaving the territory.
The post BC university applies to offer remote degrees in NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Amnesty day 2023 is set for May 20 at Yellowknife’s dump
Spring cleaning? Residential tipping fees will be waived at the Yellowknife dump on Saturday, May 20, while large item pick-up week runs May 15 to May 19.
The post Amnesty day 2023 is set for May 20 at Yellowknife’s dump first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dene Nation calls for Imperial charges as dead frogs found near Kearl
The Dene Nation called for charges to be laid against Imperial Oil following a spill and a leak reported at the company’s Kearl oil sands mine earlier this year.
The post Dene Nation calls for Imperial charges as dead frogs found near Kearl first appeared on Cabin Radio.Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal seeks caribou submissions for next issue
Aurora College's new Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal extended its deadline for caribou-related stories and work to be included in its next issue.
The post Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal seeks caribou submissions for next issue first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK will add pedestrian safety to municipal enforcement priorities
The City of Yellowknife's municipal enforcement officers will be asked to pay extra attention to pedestrians and intersection safety over the year ahead.
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Fort Resolution's mayor said on Monday he was resigning ahead of an anticipated NWT government takeover of the community's affairs.
The post Fort Resolution’s mayor resigns with Maca set to take over first appeared on Cabin Radio.Sheila MacPherson becomes NWT Supreme Court judge
Sheila MacPherson, an NWT lawyer who has spent her career in northern Canada, will become the NWT Supreme Court's newest judge.
The post Sheila MacPherson becomes NWT Supreme Court judge first appeared on Cabin Radio.Mars rover specialist to star at 2023’s Dark Sky Festival
A Mars exploration expert will be a feature attraction at the 2023 Dark Sky Festival in Fort Smith and the Wood Buffalo National Park.
The post Mars rover specialist to star at 2023’s Dark Sky Festival first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK hosts science, tech, engineering, math and arts youth convention
A convention from May 11-14 aims to teach Yellowknife youth aged 14-25 about the likes of video games, Indigenous storytelling, music production and healthcare.
The post YK hosts science, tech, engineering, math and arts youth convention first appeared on Cabin Radio.Air quality warning in Fort Simpson, Fort Liard over wildfire smoke
Several Dehcho communities are under air quality advisories as smoke from Alberta wildfires drifts across the Northwest Territories.
The post Air quality warning in Fort Simpson, Fort Liard over wildfire smoke first appeared on Cabin Radio.Crews make ‘significant progress’ tackling wildfire outside Fort Smith
The NWT has doubled the number of crews tackling a wildfire west of Fort Smith and said on Saturday "significant progress" was being made.
The post Crews make ‘significant progress’ tackling wildfire outside Fort Smith first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Simpson declares no further flood risk from 2023 breakup
The Village of Fort Simpson says 2023's breakup season poses no further flood risk to the community after Mackenzie River ice broke without incident.
The post Fort Simpson declares no further flood risk from 2023 breakup first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife singer returns home for classical music concert
A Yellowknife singer who recently graduated from the U of A's voice performance program is performing in the city this week. Catch a concert on Saturday night.
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