Northwest Territories News
City of Yellowknife finds elevated lead levels in some facilities’ water
Lead-affected water was found in some municipal facilities, the City of Yellowknife said, adding the issue is related to buildings and not the broader supply.
The post City of Yellowknife finds elevated lead levels in some facilities’ water first appeared on Cabin Radio.Thieves stole food and guitars intended for seniors, Avens says
Thieves stole guitars of significant value "not just financially but also emotionally" in an early Monday break-in, Yellowknife seniors' group Avens said.
The post Thieves stole food and guitars intended for seniors, Avens says first appeared on Cabin Radio.City council meetings officially move to Wednesdays
Yellowknife councillors have officially approved moving Monday meetings to Wednesdays. They also banned people from displaying signs at those meetings.
The post City council meetings officially move to Wednesdays first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife RCMP appeal for help finding wanted man
Police in Yellowknife have issued an appeal for help finding a 28-year-old said to be wanted on charges of assault.
The post Yellowknife RCMP appeal for help finding wanted man first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT embarks on year-long AI health note-taking pilot
NWT healthcare workers will be able to use artificially intelligent note-taking software for the next year in a pilot program.
The post NWT embarks on year-long AI health note-taking pilot first appeared on Cabin Radio.How dance connects Yellowknife, Norway and the world of language
Step one: Have someone send a voice note in Finnish. Step two: Devise a dance for that. "We've been finding a lot of joy," said Fia Grogono of this new project.
The post How dance connects Yellowknife, Norway and the world of language first appeared on Cabin Radio.Beverage recycling drop-off planned for Yellowknife’s 51 Street
The NWT government is hoping to open a 'drop and go' beverage recycling collection station near Aspen Apartments on Yellowknife's 51 Street.
The post Beverage recycling drop-off planned for Yellowknife’s 51 Street first appeared on Cabin Radio.Sounds of Northcore compiles 30 years of NWT punk and rock
A compilation album being released this month promises to unite 30 bands from the past 30 years of NWT music history.
The post Sounds of Northcore compiles 30 years of NWT punk and rock first appeared on Cabin Radio.Reitmans in Yellowknife is closing its doors
"It's a big blow to Yellowknife." Reitmans' only retail store in the Northwest Territories is set to permanently close on January 27.
The post Reitmans in Yellowknife is closing its doors first appeared on Cabin Radio.Woman convicted of assault after 2024 Fort Simpson death
A woman from Jean Marie River charged with manslaughter in another woman's death in Fort Simpson has been convicted of the lesser charge of assault.
The post Woman convicted of assault after 2024 Fort Simpson death first appeared on Cabin Radio.Former Yellowknife veterinary clinic could become chocolate shop
"We want to make it a spot for everyone to enjoy." The former Yellowknife Veterinary Clinic could become the home of a chocolate kitchen and retail store.
The post Former Yellowknife veterinary clinic could become chocolate shop first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife adds more flu and Covid shot walk-in clinics
Yellowknife public health workers say two walk-in clinics for flu and Covid-19 shots will take place this week – one on Monday and another on Friday.
The post Yellowknife adds more flu and Covid shot walk-in clinics first appeared on Cabin Radio.Folk on the Rocks to produce economic impact assessment
Yellowknife's biggest annual music festival is planning a "comprehensive economic impact assessment" to help it better communicate what it offers to the NWT.
The post Folk on the Rocks to produce economic impact assessment first appeared on Cabin Radio.IRC chair candidates’ forum to be livestreamed
A forum next week featuring candidates to become the next Inuvialuit Regional Corporation leader will be streamed live. Seven people are running.
The post IRC chair candidates’ forum to be livestreamed first appeared on Cabin Radio.Some notes from the Cabin Radio audience feedback survey
Hundreds of you filled out our "customer satisfaction" survey over the new year. Here's what you told us and a few quick answers to questions raised.
The post Some notes from the Cabin Radio audience feedback survey first appeared on Cabin Radio.Extreme cold set to end, parts of NWT forecast to break 0C this week
Parts of the Beaufort Delta and Sahtu are set to emerge from a bitter spell of -40C weather this week, while other areas could see temperatures above freezing.
The post Extreme cold set to end, parts of NWT forecast to break 0C this week first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT’s employment rate in 2025 was among lowest this century
The NWT's employment rate in 2025 was the lowest this century other than the pandemic-affected year of 2020, the territory's bureau of statistics said.
The post NWT’s employment rate in 2025 was among lowest this century first appeared on Cabin Radio.Snowking announces 2026 early-bird $1,000 raffle winner
Snowkings' Winter Festival has drawn the winner of an early-bird prize worth $1,000 as its 2026 reverse raffle ramps up.
The post Snowking announces 2026 early-bird $1,000 raffle winner first appeared on Cabin Radio.CKHR, Hay River community radio, blinks out of existence
Hay River community radio station CKHR had its licence formally revoked by the CRTC, a final act after years of decline following a fire.
The post CKHR, Hay River community radio, blinks out of existence first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Team NT’s 2026 Arctic Winter Games trials
More than 600 people are competing this week for places on Team NT at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games. See who you recognize in our gallery.
The post In pictures: Team NT’s 2026 Arctic Winter Games trials first appeared on Cabin Radio.