Northwest Territories News
Funding change leaves Hay River library’s future uncertain
Changes to how the GNWT funds a librarian's position in Hay River could have significant consequences for the library's future beyond April.
The post Funding change leaves Hay River library’s future uncertain first appeared on Cabin Radio.AWG 2026: NWT adds at least a dozen gold ulus on Thursday
"That's our last game representing the NWT. It was huge." On an emotional day for some, Team NT's athletes won a range of titles and delivered some big moments.
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After nearly two months, a boil-water advisory has been lifted for Wekweètì as the GNWT says issues at the community's water treatment plant have been resolved.
The post Wekweètì boil-water advisory lifted first appeared on Cabin Radio.Carney announces $35 billion in Arctic defence spending
Mark Carney announced a huge investment in the NWT and sent the Mackenzie Valley Highway, Taltson hydro and Arctic Corridor to Ottawa's Major Projects Office.
The post Carney announces $35 billion in Arctic defence spending first appeared on Cabin Radio.Housing NWT builds four social housing units in Fort McPherson
The construction of four modular social housing units is now complete in Fort McPherson, Housing NWT says.
The post Housing NWT builds four social housing units in Fort McPherson first appeared on Cabin Radio.AWG 2026: Team NT curlers win gold after day of hand games glory
Team NT's female curlers won a dramatic extra-end gold ulu at Whitehorse 2026 while two of the territory's hand games teams were crowned champions.
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A member of the armed forces based in Yellowknife is facing trial for a charge of sexual assault stemming from an incident at a military housing unit last year.
The post Military member on trial for sexual assault in Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Got cockroaches? Tell us about it!
We've received reports of infestations in some Yellowknife apartment buildings. We'd like to figure out how widespread the issue might be and we need your help.
The post Got cockroaches? Tell us about it! first appeared on Cabin Radio.Auditor general ‘satisfied’ with Housing NWT’s commitments
At a public hearing, Housing NWT's CEO explained some of the work being done to improve delivery of the agency's programs afer a damning review.
The post Auditor general ‘satisfied’ with Housing NWT’s commitments first appeared on Cabin Radio.Watch: Chris Stipdonk sets world record on way to knuckle hop gold
Team NT's Chris Stipdonk hopped on his knuckles for a world record 217 feet to win gold in one of the Arctic Winter Games' most formidable events.
The post Watch: Chris Stipdonk sets world record on way to knuckle hop gold first appeared on Cabin Radio.Mark Carney to make Arctic defence announcement in Yellowknife
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected in Yellowknife on Thursday to "announce a new plan to defend and transform Canada’s Northern and Arctic region."
The post Mark Carney to make Arctic defence announcement in Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Bird flu detected in two Yellowknife ravens
Two cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, have been detected in ravens in Yellowknife, the territorial government said.
The post Bird flu detected in two Yellowknife ravens first appeared on Cabin Radio.Water plant “up and running” in Aklavik
The Hamlet of Aklavik says its water plant is "up and running" but residents should continue to conserve water until the plant catches up.
The post Water plant “up and running” in Aklavik first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT promises action after first responders’ coverage bill dies
As a bill to help first responders was killed on procedural grounds at ministers' request, the GNWT said it will return with similar legislation of its own.
The post GNWT promises action after first responders’ coverage bill dies first appeared on Cabin Radio.Frank T’seleie, ‘instrumental in fight for Dene rights,’ passes away
Indigenous leaders lined up to pay tribute to the late former Fort Good Hope chief, Frank T'seleie. A memorial will be held in Yellowknife on Thursday.
The post Frank T’seleie, ‘instrumental in fight for Dene rights,’ passes away first appeared on Cabin Radio.Canada Post admits snowy winter ‘affected Yellowknife operations’
After residents complained about weeks without deliveries, Canada Post acknowledged the "high volume of snow" in Yellowknife had disrupted its service.
The post Canada Post admits snowy winter ‘affected Yellowknife operations’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.At PDAC, mining told it must overcome past to gain Indigenous support
Early engagement, real relationships and meaningful benefits are key to gaining Indigenous support for projects, First Nations told a major mining conference.
The post At PDAC, mining told it must overcome past to gain Indigenous support first appeared on Cabin Radio.Debora Heron is winning the Arctic Winter Games’ unofficial sport
NWT Dene Games coach Debora Heron wasted no time in acquiring almost every pin being traded at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games. Here are her favourites.
The post Debora Heron is winning the Arctic Winter Games’ unofficial sport first appeared on Cabin Radio.AWG 2026: Team NT adds seven gold ulus in Tuesday’s action
Team NT figure skaters, snowboarders and biathletes topped the podium on Tuesday as the NWT added seven gold ulus to its tally at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games.
The post AWG 2026: Team NT adds seven gold ulus in Tuesday’s action first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT introduces temporary electricity subsidy
Power rates are expected to go up. The NWT government has announced a new, temporary subsidy designed to reduce those cost increases for some residents.
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