Northwest Territories News
Jacki McKinnon retains Cabin Radio’s Adult Spelling Bee crown
"It's surreal." For the second year in a row, Jacki McKinnon won Cabin Radio's Adult Spelling Bee. Here's how she did it and who else reached the finale.
The post Jacki McKinnon retains Cabin Radio’s Adult Spelling Bee crown first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘No one needs personal vehicles this large for everyday life’
The mayor of Yellowknife's views on "car bloat" created a minor stir on LinkedIn and Bluesky. Ben Hendriksen believes modern truck sizes are an issue.
The post ‘No one needs personal vehicles this large for everyday life’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Police make appeal as Lindberg Landing vandalism inquiry continues
RCMP appealed for help from the public over vandalism near Lindberg Landing in September that has become a flashpoint related to an ongoing dispute.
The post Police make appeal as Lindberg Landing vandalism inquiry continues first appeared on Cabin Radio.Thompson acknowledges ‘minor mistakes’ after principal’s complaint
After the NWT integrity commissioner dismissed a school principal's complaint against him, MLA Shane Thompson said his "minor mistakes" had not been on purpose.
The post Thompson acknowledges ‘minor mistakes’ after principal’s complaint first appeared on Cabin Radio.KLM flight is Yellowknife’s latest unexpected visitor
A KLM Dreamliner heading from Amsterdam to Los Angeles made an emergency diversion to Yellowknife on Sunday morning.
The post KLM flight is Yellowknife’s latest unexpected visitor first appeared on Cabin Radio.Co-op hosting Salvation Army food drive on Thanksgiving Saturday
The Salvation Army and Lakeshore Co-op are running a Thanksgiving food hamper drive on Saturday, October 11, followed by a free barbecue.
The post Co-op hosting Salvation Army food drive on Thanksgiving Saturday first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT launches self-screening HPV kit mail-out project
The NWT is offering self-testing kits for the virus that can cause cervical cancer by mail and at health centres, to increase culturally safe screening access.
The post NWT launches self-screening HPV kit mail-out project first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Yellowknifers and their dogs join Heroes Run
Dozens of Yellowknife dogs and their owners took part in the Heroes Run, a fundraiser for a charity that supports retired police and military service dogs.
The post In pictures: Yellowknifers and their dogs join Heroes Run first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife vigil to be held on MMIWG national day of action
The Native Women's Association of the NWT will hold a Saturday vigil on the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
The post Yellowknife vigil to be held on MMIWG national day of action first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK’s downtown pop-up recycling centre hailed as success
The operator of a downtown Yellowknife pop-up recycling shop said its first full summer was a hit. She's seeking a space to open something similar in winter.
The post YK’s downtown pop-up recycling centre hailed as success first appeared on Cabin Radio.An underused pilot could help renters build credit
The NWT launched a pilot project in 2023 to help public housing tenants who pay rent on time build a credit score – but nobody has signed up to use the service.
The post An underused pilot could help renters build credit first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT announces rollout of its 2025 flu vaccine clinics
The territory's health authority has set out how residents can get flu shots this year. Find out when and where to get your flu vaccine in the NWT this fall.
The post GNWT announces rollout of its 2025 flu vaccine clinics first appeared on Cabin Radio.Principal’s complaint dismissed over MLA who wanted him fired
A Fort Simpson principal's complaint – accusing Shane Thompson of harassment by interfering in school operations and trying to have him fired – was dismissed.
The post Principal’s complaint dismissed over MLA who wanted him fired first appeared on Cabin Radio.Capitol Theatre to hold screenings for Taylor Swift’s Showgirl era
Yellowknife's Capitol Theatre is screening a movie this weekend to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album: The Life of a Showgirl.
The post Capitol Theatre to hold screenings for Taylor Swift’s Showgirl era first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dehcho ferries set to introduce season-end weight limits
The NWT's Department of Infrastructure told Dehcho residents to prepare for weight restrictions as the summer ferry season nears its conclusion.
The post Dehcho ferries set to introduce season-end weight limits first appeared on Cabin Radio.In financial peril, Burgundy reduces Ekati severance payments
Ekati diamond mine owner Burgundy has reduced the value of its next severance payments to laid-off staff as its financial position worsens.
The post In financial peril, Burgundy reduces Ekati severance payments first appeared on Cabin Radio.Some regular MLAs disappointed in GNWT’s 2023 response
"We need a huge shift." Two regular MLAs questioned the GNWT's response to a review of 2023's fires and evacuations, while ministers defended their approach.
The post Some regular MLAs disappointed in GNWT’s 2023 response first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife bylaw officers to begin ‘targeted job action’ on Monday
Parking, patrols, court – Yellowknife municipal enforcement officers will stop doing some aspects of their jobs next week as part of a dispute with City Hall.
The post Yellowknife bylaw officers to begin ‘targeted job action’ on Monday first appeared on Cabin Radio.Snowshoeing removed from Team NT for 2026 AWG, other sports reduced
"A slap in the face." Some NWT sports have been given reduced allocations for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, and one was removed entirely.
The post Snowshoeing removed from Team NT for 2026 AWG, other sports reduced first appeared on Cabin Radio.Northerners take the plunge for cold water safety
"You just never know what could happen." These northerners are encouraging people to wear life jackets after a three-day cold water awareness bootcamp.
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