Northwest Territories News
NWT resumes electric vehicle rebates, adds bikes and snowmobiles
NWT residents can once again receive $5,000 rebates for the purchase of some new electric vehicles, a program that stopped midway through 2022.
The post NWT resumes electric vehicle rebates, adds bikes and snowmobiles first appeared on Cabin Radio.Unions begin strike training for Yellowknife city workers
City of Yellowknife workers are being offered strike training by their unions ahead of possible industrial action in February.
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RCMP charged a 39-year-old man in Behchokǫ̀ with the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
The post Behchokǫ̀ raid leads to child sexual abuse material charge first appeared on Cabin Radio.Former SAO calls for inquiry after Norman Wells drops fraud case
Catherine Mallon asked Premier Caroline Cochrane to establish a public inquiry after the Town of Norman Wells dropped a four-year fraud case against her.
The post Former SAO calls for inquiry after Norman Wells drops fraud case first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife land transfer ‘slower than we’d like,’ city says
A plan to change how land within Yellowknife's boundaries is managed – seen as a pilot for other communities – is taking longer than the city would like.
The post Yellowknife land transfer ‘slower than we’d like,’ city says first appeared on Cabin Radio.New, more efficient diesel power plant opens in Łútsël K’é
A new, more efficient diesel power plant opened in Łútsël K'é, reflecting the continued reliance of some NWT communities on diesel for electricity.
The post New, more efficient diesel power plant opens in Łútsël K’é first appeared on Cabin Radio.New Fort Smith corner store to replace Chase’s Pit Stop
A new store is opening in Fort Smith to replace Chase’s Pit Stop, which closed more than a year ago. Aunty’s Korner Store will open on February 1.
The post New Fort Smith corner store to replace Chase’s Pit Stop first appeared on Cabin Radio.Town of Norman Wells abandons fraud suit against ex-SAO
In a remarkable climbdown, the Town of Norman Wells said it would "concede" its years-long fraud lawsuit against a former senior administrator.
The post Town of Norman Wells abandons fraud suit against ex-SAO first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK students say mental health’s important, so let’s Taco ‘Bout It
Mental health? Let's Taco 'Bout It. Students at this Yellowknife school put their own comfort-food spin on a national mental health awareness campaign.
The post YK students say mental health’s important, so let’s Taco ‘Bout It first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hundreds voice disapproval of GNWT health benefits proposal
The GNWT published a summary of feedback received regarding proposed changes to health benefits. Those with concerns include pharmacists and healthcare workers.
The post Hundreds voice disapproval of GNWT health benefits proposal first appeared on Cabin Radio.More heavy snow forecast for Wrigley, Tulita, Norman Wells
Heavy snow will return to parts of the Sahtu and Dehcho on Wednesday and Thursday, Environment Canada says.
The post More heavy snow forecast for Wrigley, Tulita, Norman Wells first appeared on Cabin Radio.New exhibit pairs NWT food history with weekly tastings
The exhibit is Delicious. (Just don't eat too much of it.) An NWT museum and Indigenous youth are pairing food history with country food tasting sessions.
The post New exhibit pairs NWT food history with weekly tastings first appeared on Cabin Radio.Aklavik students spend their week with music video producers
A mobile production studio rolled into Aklavik this week, the start of a Beaufort Delta tour teaching students how to make their own music and videos.
The post Aklavik students spend their week with music video producers first appeared on Cabin Radio.In program shake-up, Housing NWT limits major repair funding
Housing NWT is diverting some funds from its major repair program to other subsidies. The aim is to shift residents' focus to regular preventative maintenance.
The post In program shake-up, Housing NWT limits major repair funding first appeared on Cabin Radio.Staff shortage spreads across Hay River health, social services
Hay River's health authority is interviewing dozens of people to fill vacancies, but "it just doesn't seem to happen fast enough," the chief executive said.
The post Staff shortage spreads across Hay River health, social services first appeared on Cabin Radio.Overflow, hanging ice warning for Fort Chip winter road
Overflow is worsening conditions on the winter road through Wood Buffalo National Park, Parks Canada says, while hanging ice is a danger for snowmobiles.
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At least six people in Hay River have died from drug poisoning in the past year, leading NWT officials to declare a "serious public health issue."
The post ‘Never use alone’ plea after six Hay River drug-related deaths first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s council unanimously backs infill housing plan
Yellowknife city council voted to begin planning for infill housing in five residential areas. The mayor sought to reassure residents who expressed concern.
The post Yellowknife’s council unanimously backs infill housing plan first appeared on Cabin Radio.Young, northern, and asked to come up with climate change advice
Young northerners are increasingly asked to join panels that offer politicians climate change advice. What is that achieving? Hear from some of those involved.
The post Young, northern, and asked to come up with climate change advice first appeared on Cabin Radio.Nationwide federal strike votes will include many NWT-based staff
Strike votes being held among federal government workers across Canada will include hundreds of employees in the Northwest Territories.
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