Northwest Territories News
Wrestlers and table tennis players among Team NT Friday winners
Team NT won gold ulus in table tennis, speed skating, Dene Games and wrestling on Friday's final day of action for the territory's Arctic Winter Games participants.
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The Northwest Territories won female basketball gold for the first time in the Arctic Winter Games' 54-year history, defeating Alaska.
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Police charged a man with aggravated assault after refusing to accept an initial explanation that a woman had "fallen" at an Inuvik home.
The post Man charged with aggravated assault after Inuvik ‘fall’ report first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife man sentenced to 28 months for drug trafficking
A Yellowknife man was sentenced for a role in a drug trafficking operation that his lawyer said was "quite out of the ordinary" compared to other cases.
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The Salt River First Nation's suspension of its chief – less than a month into her term – was procedurally unfair and unreasonable, a judge ruled.
The post Suspension of Salt River chief procedurally unfair, court finds first appeared on Cabin Radio.New Hay River apartments to open July 1, accepting applications
A new 44-unit apartment building in Hay River will open in July this year, helping to relieve some of the housing demand in the town.
The post New Hay River apartments to open July 1, accepting applications first appeared on Cabin Radio.Both NWT basketball teams reach Arctic Winter Games finals
Team NT will play two basketball finals at the Arctic Winter Games on Friday, while the U18 hockey team had to settle for silver. Here's Thursday's roundup.
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A committee of regular MLAs are holding public meetings in Aklavik and Inuvik next month as part of their review of proposed missing persons legislation.
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The GNWT says this year's barging season will start earlier due to expected low water levels. It is also increasing cargo rates.
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RCMP have charged a man from Edmonton after recovering cocaine, pills suspected to be opioids and cash from a hotel in Inuvik.
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A year after saying no, Canada's radio regulator said it will hold a fresh process to re-examine Cabin Radio's bid for an FM licence to serve Yellowknife.
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Norman Wells, the Dehcho and Yellowknife each recognized women leading their communities in separate award ceremonies. Discover the winners.
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The GNWT released survey results about changes to employment legislation, having asked workers and bosses about topics like paid sick leave and Family Day off.
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The NWT's U18 male hockey team defeated the Yukon 2-0 to earn a place in Thursday evening's final in Alaska. Here's our Arctic Winter Games roundup.
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Yellowknife figure skater Lily Brennan won gold in her short program at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games, saying the win would settle her nerves for the free skate.
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Chris Stipdonk's bid to win the 2024 Arctic Winter Games knuckle hop – and set a record – ended prematurely when judges brought his attempt to a stop.
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A public engagement session will be held on March 27 for residents interested in providing feedback on the municipality's wildfire response.
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Police say eight armed robberies involving knives have been reported in Yellowknife over the past month.
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NorthWords is calling for storytellers and writers of all kinds to participate in this year's festival.
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"I actually like basically crushed them and I feel very mad and sad." Losing at the Arctic Winter Games hurts. Losing to your older sister is beyond words.
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