Northwest Territories News
Ottawa gives Hay River $20.1M toward new water treatment plant
The federal government is using the launch of a new infrastructure fund to commit $20.1 million toward a new water treatment plant for Hay River.
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Inuvik's East Three Elementary School is ending its French immersion program, blaming staff reductions and a decline in enrolment.
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The owner of Yellowknife's Explorer Hotel plans to build a second one around the corner. Here's more detail about the project and a Q&A with the company.
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Norman Wells residents are invited to an open house as a new environmental assessment is spun up for Imperial Oil's impending closure.
The post Open house planned over Imperial Oil closure assessment first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Surviving Yellowknife’s adult dodgeball league final
"I'm not this competitive in real life." A team of high school educators named Teach and Destroy reached Yellowknife's adult dodgeball final. Could they win it?
The post In pictures: Surviving Yellowknife’s adult dodgeball league final first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT working to improve French-language primary care services
The NWT government says it is working to improve access to French-language primary healthcare services following a compliance audit.
The post GNWT working to improve French-language primary care services first appeared on Cabin Radio.Lottery corp’s app switch complicates access for some NWT players
The Western Canada Lottery Corporation is making changes to its online sales that appear to hamper some NWT players' ability to purchase tickets.
The post Lottery corp’s app switch complicates access for some NWT players first appeared on Cabin Radio.Love journaling or collage? These April workshops in YK are for you
Makerspace YK is launching an artist-in-residence program named Making Space, with the first round of programming beginning this month.
The post Love journaling or collage? These April workshops in YK are for you first appeared on Cabin Radio.Grants of up to $8K available to take a kid trapping
The NWT government is offering grants of up to $8,000 for programs that get more youth out on the land. Schools and Indigenous governments or groups can apply.
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The GNWT opened applications for a federally backed program that helps the likes of Indigenous and community governments fund projects that reduce emissions.
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You have at least one more chance to catch a film at Yellowknife's closed Capitol Theatre. Wamp is hosting three free screenings on National Canadian Film Day.
The post Free screenings in YK, Hay River to celebrate Canadian film first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s bike-sharing program returns in May
Yellowknifers can once again borrow bicycles for free this summer as the Shift NWT program returns for its third year. Here's how to book a bike.
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The Lakeshore Co-op in Yellowknife will hold an in-store Easter food drive on Saturday to support the YWCA NWT.
The post Yellowknife’s Co-op holding Easter food drive for YWCA NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Great Lake Swimmers, The Darcys added to Folk on the Rocks 2026
Great Lake Swimmers, The Darcys and Gnarwhal are among a second wave of acts confirmed for Folk on the Rocks 2026. Here are all the bands announced so far.
The post Great Lake Swimmers, The Darcys added to Folk on the Rocks 2026 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Rideshare company Uride says it will launch in Yellowknife
After its boss visited Yellowknife, Canadian rideshare firm Uride – a rival to Uber and Lyft – says it's launching in the city, which currently relies on cabs.
The post Rideshare company Uride says it will launch in Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Big fish bring big prizes at the Fort Liard Ice Fishing Derby
Fort Liard's ice fishing derby is generating a big turnout with prizes ranging from chainsaws to snowshoes. A derby runs outside Yellowknife this weekend, too.
The post Big fish bring big prizes at the Fort Liard Ice Fishing Derby first appeared on Cabin Radio.Great Ptarmi Hunt returns to Yellowknife on Sunday
Sure, you could spend Sunday morning indoors. But why do that when you could be on the Frame Lake Trail, looking for plush toy ptarmigans? Here's how to play.
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An employee is accused of fraud involving more than $6 million at a national non-profit that funds Indigenous Guardians programs, including projects in the NWT.
The post Employee accused of $6M-plus fraud involving Guardians money first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s council approves Naka Power distribution agreement
Yellowknife city councillors unanimously approved the municipality's plan to sign a new 10-year power distribution agreement with Naka Power.
The post Yellowknife’s council approves Naka Power distribution agreement first appeared on Cabin Radio.Ottawa and GNWT pledge funds for 40 housing units in Inuvik
The federal government says it will contribute $19.2 million toward building 40 social housing units on an Inuvik lot known as the Blueberry Patch.
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