Northwest Territories News
NWT’s chamber of mines appoints new executive director
Karen Costello is the new executive director of the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines, the industry body announced. Tom Hoefer becomes an advisor to the board.
The post NWT’s chamber of mines appoints new executive director first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife promotes food garden mentorship program
The City of Yellowknife and Northern Roots Consulting are launching the second year of the Transform Your Yard to a Food Garden Mentorship Program.
The post Yellowknife promotes food garden mentorship program first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘We’re gonna beat this.’ Aaron Godson Hernandez battling cancer
Aaron "Godson" Hernandez says he is thankful for the support of his family and community as he fights cancer.
The post ‘We’re gonna beat this.’ Aaron Godson Hernandez battling cancer first appeared on Cabin Radio.WaaPaKe documents stories of ‘forgiveness, hope, love and family’
The documentary will screen at the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ film festival. It focuses on the healing journeys of children of residential school survivors.
The post WaaPaKe documents stories of ‘forgiveness, hope, love and family’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River wants your input on the future of former NFTI farmland
A new survey asks northerners what should be next for Hay River's 260 acres of vacant farmland that was once the site of the Northern Farm Training Institute.
The post Hay River wants your input on the future of former NFTI farmland first appeared on Cabin Radio.Diavik facing four charges following ‘serious worker injury’
The WSCC has laid four charges against Diavik diamond mine following an incident that seriously injured a worker in January 2023.
The post Diavik facing four charges following ‘serious worker injury’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Midwifery program returns to Fort Smith
Fort Smith’s midwifery program officially resumes on February 5 after being shut down for over a year due to lack of staff.
The post Midwifery program returns to Fort Smith first appeared on Cabin Radio.Behchokǫ̀ resident concerned about housing safety following water leak
A public housing building was spewing liquid and smelled of diesel. While it was a water leak that has been fixed, resident Sandy Young worries it's unsafe.
The post Behchokǫ̀ resident concerned about housing safety following water leak first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik RCMP charge man in connection to fatal collision
A man is facing a charge of impaired driving causing death in connection with a fatal vehicle collision outside Inuvik in 2021.
The post Inuvik RCMP charge man in connection to fatal collision first appeared on Cabin Radio.Some YK residents concerned about nuisance noise from parkade
Some residents have complained about a noise coming from a downtown parkade entrance. City councillors say it highlights the need to address broader issues.
The post Some YK residents concerned about nuisance noise from parkade first appeared on Cabin Radio.Who can vote in Enterprise’s upcoming election?
Many Enterprise residents have been displaced from the community for months. We looked at how that will impact voting in the hamlet's upcoming election.
The post Who can vote in Enterprise’s upcoming election? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Youth from Délı̨nę, Ndilǫ and Behchokǫ̀ ‘heal through songs’
Youth from Délı̨nę, Ndilǫ and Behchokǫ̀ star in three new music videos featuring original songs they wrote and performed.
The post Youth from Délı̨nę, Ndilǫ and Behchokǫ̀ ‘heal through songs’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK church distributes $147K to families affected by evacuation
"This brings joy to my heart." The Yellowknife Seventh-day Adventist Church says it has distributed $147,600 to residents following the wildfire evacuation.
The post YK church distributes $147K to families affected by evacuation first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT counsellor tells people to ask for help following plane crash
"We're available whenever you feel like you might need support." Counselling and other mental health resources are available for NWT residents.
The post NWT counsellor tells people to ask for help following plane crash first appeared on Cabin Radio.Enterprise leadership raise safety concerns over hazardous materials
Hazardous materials were found in Enterprise following a wildfire. Hamlet leaders say their questions have gone unanswered and they're concerned about safety.
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Several flights to Yellowknife were cancelled on Monday and Tuesday due to freezing rain. Airport staff worked to address the issue.
The post Some flights to Yellowknife cancelled due to freezing rain first appeared on Cabin Radio.Tell us about how drugs have impacted your community
If drugs are affecting you in the Northwest Territories, we want to hear about your experiences as part of a new campaign. Find out more.
The post Tell us about how drugs have impacted your community first appeared on Cabin Radio.TSB examining cockpit voice recorder from Fort Smith plane crash
The TSB has recovered a cockpit voice recorder from a plane that crashed near Fort Smith. Investigators plan to listen to the recordings as soon as Wednesday.
The post TSB examining cockpit voice recorder from Fort Smith plane crash first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River woman wins $1 million lottery prize
"It's unbelievable," Nancy Yakeleya says of her $1 million win. She's now planning a road trip across Canada.
The post Hay River woman wins $1 million lottery prize first appeared on Cabin Radio.John MacDonald named secretary to cabinet, deputy minister
John MacDonald, former deputy minister of the education department, is now secretary to cabinet and deputy minister of executive and Indigenous affairs.
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