Northwest Territories News
Yellowknife welcomes Little Red River Cree Nation skiers
"Skiing? I'll travel for skiing." A Yellowknife trip has become an annual highlight of a ski program in northern Alberta's Little Red River Cree Nation.
The post Yellowknife welcomes Little Red River Cree Nation skiers first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Snowking XXXI officially opens on Yellowknife Bay
Dozens of people gathered on Yellowknife Bay to watch the Snowking saw open the front door of the 2026 Snowcastle. Explore this year's castle design in photos.
The post In pictures: Snowking XXXI officially opens on Yellowknife Bay first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Canine competitors race on Niven Lake
More than 20 furry, four-legged athletes ran the track on Niven Lake with their human companions for glory – and treats – during the first Rag Tag Dog Races.
The post In pictures: Canine competitors race on Niven Lake first appeared on Cabin Radio.Union preps for possible Hay River healthcare merger
The Union of Northern Workers is holding meetings with Hay River healthcare workers about the prospect of a "possible migration" into the NWT government.
The post Union preps for possible Hay River healthcare merger first appeared on Cabin Radio.Vital Metals hints at hope for larger-scale Nechalacho mine
The owner of the Nechalacho rare earths project says samples from previously unexplored parts of the site suggest a larger-scale future mine may be possible.
The post Vital Metals hints at hope for larger-scale Nechalacho mine first appeared on Cabin Radio.Canada formally recognizes North Slave Métis Aboriginal rights
"Decades in the making." Ottawa formally recognized the Aboriginal rights of the North Slave Métis Alliance under section 35 of the Constitution Act.
The post Canada formally recognizes North Slave Métis Aboriginal rights first appeared on Cabin Radio.It’s almost Snowcastle time. How was building it in -40C?
The 2026 Snowkings' Winter Festival opens on Sunday. We asked a Snowcastle builder what to expect and whether this particularly cold winter had an impact.
The post It’s almost Snowcastle time. How was building it in -40C? first appeared on Cabin Radio.What the heck are all these riders on my power bill?
NWT power utilities do, for the most part, try to explain the riders on your bill. But you have to know where to look and the wording isn't always transparent.
The post What the heck are all these riders on my power bill? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Giant Mine to hold annual public forum and open house
The Giant Mine remediation team will hold an open house and online public forum on Tuesday to discuss work at the site.
The post Giant Mine to hold annual public forum and open house first appeared on Cabin Radio.Frolics returns to Fort Smith with ‘renewed momentum’
Wood Buffalo Frolics takes place in Fort Smith from March 5-8, 2026. Get the day-by-day schedule, from hockey and dog races to cribbage and northern games.
The post Frolics returns to Fort Smith with ‘renewed momentum’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.First responder compensation bill stalls on spending rule
A private member's bill to expand workers' compensation coverage for NWT first responders hit a procedural roadblock as cabinet argued it breaks spending rules.
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The owner of the building where Yellowknife's only movie theatre is closing says it's seeking someone to take over – but the space might not remain a theatre.
The post Det’on Cho ‘inviting proposals’ to take over movie theatre first appeared on Cabin Radio.Délı̨nę plans star-studded ‘200th anniversary’ outdoor hockey game
Big-name NHL alumni will fly to the Sahtu in March for an outdoor "winter classic" on Great Bear Lake, celebrating the legend of Délı̨nę as hockey's birthplace.
The post Délı̨nę plans star-studded ‘200th anniversary’ outdoor hockey game first appeared on Cabin Radio.Premier says GNWT ‘improving how we work with NGO sector’
The NWT's premier says a new budget commitment to non-profits is an example of how his government intends to better work with the sector.
The post Premier says GNWT ‘improving how we work with NGO sector’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.How students at this Yellowknife high school celebrated Unity Day
École St Patrick High School students gathered to celebrate Unity Day, an event intended to recognize both Black History Month and Indigenous Languages Month.
The post How students at this Yellowknife high school celebrated Unity Day first appeared on Cabin Radio.Q&A: Amanda Lindhout shares her perspective on adversity
Amanda Lindhout, kidnapped for 460 days in Somalia, speaks in Yellowknife next week. These are the lessons she's preparing to share.
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Statistics Canada's "investment intentions" – forecasts for major public and private spending on the likes of infrastructure – expect a 2026 surge in the NWT.
The post NWT forecast to lead Canada in growth of big project spending first appeared on Cabin Radio.Diavik, Tłı̨chǫ sign closure deal with ‘socio-economic mitigations’
The Tłı̨chǫ Government and Rio Tinto signed a deal over the Diavik mine's closure that "reaffirms a shared commitment to safe and responsible reclamation."
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The NWT is the only part of Canada without some form of youth advocate. After a motion calling for its creation passed, the territory committed to a review.
The post NWT commits to review after MLAs back forming child advocate’s office first appeared on Cabin Radio.Ottawa renews Jordan’s Principle funding without specifying changes
There was no sign of promised changes – and no mention of NWT schools – as the federal government formally renewed Jordan's Principle funding for another year.
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