Northwest Territories News
Imperial Oil to ‘wind down’ Norman Wells operations later in 2026
Imperial Oil said it will end operations at its Norman Wells facility, the heart of the Sahtu town's economy, in the third quarter of 2026.
The post Imperial Oil to ‘wind down’ Norman Wells operations later in 2026 first appeared on Cabin Radio.This man is Romeo. He’s also Juliet. (And all the other characters.)
Jeremy Findlay is taking on a Shakespeare classic as the lone actor on the stage. At least there'll be an orchestra, mural painters and a dance troupe to help.
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From wood stoves in the Dehcho to biomass heating in interior Alaska, here's what experts say is needed to make northern bioenergy projects a success.
The post How northern communities can make bioenergy work first appeared on Cabin Radio.New fees on your rent? You may have a case at the rental office
Some Yellowknife tenants say they're facing new fees to pay rent online. The rental office said that could be an improper increase if fair notice wasn't given.
The post New fees on your rent? You may have a case at the rental office first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife volleyball players show true grit at Alberta tournament
After a cancelled flight triggered chaos that one parent likened to a scene from Home Alone, these Yellowknife volleyball players bounced back.
The post Yellowknife volleyball players show true grit at Alberta tournament first appeared on Cabin Radio.McKinnon granted two trials over alleged sexual offences, arson
An NWT judge agreed to hold separate trials on former Beaufort Delta educator Richard McKinnon's charges regarding alleged sexual offences and arson.
The post McKinnon granted two trials over alleged sexual offences, arson first appeared on Cabin Radio.Taltson plant offline till at least March, costs more than double
A key NWT hydro plant beset by years of problems will not be back in service until at least March. The cost of the latest fix has risen from $15M to $37M.
The post Taltson plant offline till at least March, costs more than double first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT ‘front and centre’ of this jersey Connor McDavid is wearing
The "Great Canadian Jersey," from a new Rogers marketing campaign, has parts of two Northwest Territories jerseys at its heart. Meet the woman who donated them.
The post NWT ‘front and centre’ of this jersey Connor McDavid is wearing first appeared on Cabin Radio.Rental office stresses independence amid MLA’s criticism
With a territorial politician questioning its effectiveness and major new legislation on the horizon, the NWT’s rental office is asserting its independence.
The post Rental office stresses independence amid MLA’s criticism first appeared on Cabin Radio.Response to Dehcho education report expected in coming weeks
The GNWT and Dehcho Divisional Education Council are still working on their public response to an independent report. Much of the report will be kept secret.
The post Response to Dehcho education report expected in coming weeks first appeared on Cabin Radio.What would you name these two Yellowknife housing blocks?
A new 50-unit housing block in downtown Yellowknife and the refitted Aspen Apartments are each looking for new names, the NWT government says.
The post What would you name these two Yellowknife housing blocks? first appeared on Cabin Radio.$74M fund opens for NWT water, sewage and landfill projects
Community governments in the NWT are being invited to apply for a total of more than $74 million to be spent on water, wastewater or solid waste projects.
The post $74M fund opens for NWT water, sewage and landfill projects first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT’s Missing Persons Act, years in the making, is now in force
More than a year after being passed by MLAs, the NWT Missing Persons Act has come into force. It gives police certain powers when investigating disappearances.
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The GNWT says health orders at Yellowknife's William McDonald and NJ Macpherson schools have been lifted as tests show lead levels in water are no longer high.
The post GNWT clears water at two YK schools after lead issues first appeared on Cabin Radio.You’ll soon see copper recycling points around Yellowknife
The North Slave Métis Alliance signed a deal with the City of Yellowknife that will set up a copper recycling program for city businesses and residents.
The post You’ll soon see copper recycling points around Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT man sentenced to two years for possessing cocaine for trafficking
Arrested during a 2024 traffic stop, Andrew Norn pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and was sentenced to two years in jail.
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Yellowknife MLAs Robert Hawkins and Kieron Testart are inviting residents to a public meeting on crime prevention and public safety.
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A Gwich'in man described a race to prove his blood quantum after US officials pulled him aside. He isn't the only one – experts say travellers must prepare.
The post Gwich’in man faces Indigenous status scrutiny at US airport first appeared on Cabin Radio.Behchokǫ̀ has some results from its wastewater drug program
Behchokǫ̀ is part of a new national wastewater surveillance program, aimed at spotting emerging drug trends. Here's what we know so far.
The post Behchokǫ̀ has some results from its wastewater drug program first appeared on Cabin Radio.Councillors vote down tax relief extension for The Nest
Yellowknife city councillors narrowly rejected a proposal to extend a tax abatement to the owners of The Nest, a renovated downtown apartment block.
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