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NorthWords NWT is accepting nominations for its 2026 book awards, celebrating "outstanding books by authors with strong connections to the NWT."
Submissions open for 2026 NorthWords NWT Book Awards
NorthWords NWT is accepting nominations for its 2026 book awards, celebrating "outstanding books by authors with strong connections to the NWT."
cabinradio.ca
January 31, 2026 at 12:45 PM
NorthWords NWT is accepting nominations for its 2026 book awards, celebrating "outstanding books by authors with strong connections to the NWT."
A home caught fire on Friday morning in the community of Edzo. It's not clear how the fire started or whether anyone was hurt.
Emergency responders called to burning home in Edzo
A home caught fire on Friday morning in the community of Edzo. It's not clear how the fire started or whether anyone was hurt.
cabinradio.ca
January 30, 2026 at 7:09 PM
A home caught fire on Friday morning in the community of Edzo. It's not clear how the fire started or whether anyone was hurt.
Imperial Oil says it will end operations at its Norman Wells facility, the heart of the Sahtu town's economy, in the third quarter of 2026.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Imperial Oil says it will end operations at its Norman Wells facility, the heart of the Sahtu town's economy, in the third quarter of 2026.
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.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 30, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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.
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.
How northern communities can make bioenergy work
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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.
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.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 30, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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.
After a cancelled flight triggered chaos that one parent likened to a scene from Home Alone, these Yellowknife volleyball players bounced back.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 30, 2026 at 12:45 PM
After a cancelled flight triggered chaos that one parent likened to a scene from Home Alone, these Yellowknife volleyball players bounced back.
An NWT judge agreed to hold separate trials on former Beaufort Delta educator Richard McKinnon's charges regarding alleged sexual offences and arson.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 29, 2026 at 10:37 PM
An NWT judge agreed to hold separate trials on former Beaufort Delta educator Richard McKinnon's charges regarding alleged sexual offences and arson.
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.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 29, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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 "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.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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.
With a territorial politician questioning its effectiveness and major new legislation on the horizon, the NWT’s rental office is asserting its independence.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 29, 2026 at 12:56 PM
With a territorial politician questioning its effectiveness and major new legislation on the horizon, the NWT’s rental office is asserting its independence.
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.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 29, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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.
A new 50-unit housing block in downtown Yellowknife and the refitted Aspen Apartments are each looking for new names, the NWT government says.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 29, 2026 at 12:45 PM
A new 50-unit housing block in downtown Yellowknife and the refitted Aspen Apartments are each looking for new names, the NWT government says.
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.
$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.
cabinradio.ca
January 29, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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.
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.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 29, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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.
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.
GNWT clears water at two YK schools after lead issues
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 29, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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 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.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 28, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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.
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.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 28, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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.
Yellowknife MLAs Robert Hawkins and Kieron Testart are inviting residents to a public meeting on crime prevention and public safety.
MLAs call town hall to discuss crime and public safety
Yellowknife MLAs Robert Hawkins and Kieron Testart are inviting residents to a public meeting on crime prevention and public safety.
cabinradio.ca
January 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Yellowknife MLAs Robert Hawkins and Kieron Testart are inviting residents to a public meeting on crime prevention and public safety.
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.
Gwich’in man faces Indigenous status scrutiny at US airport
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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.
Behchokǫ̀ is part of a new national wastewater surveillance program, aimed at spotting emerging drug trends. Here's what we know so far.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 28, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Behchokǫ̀ is part of a new national wastewater surveillance program, aimed at spotting emerging drug trends. Here's what we know so far.
Yellowknife city councillors narrowly rejected a proposal to extend a tax abatement to the owners of The Nest, a renovated downtown apartment block.
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.
cabinradio.ca
January 28, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Yellowknife city councillors narrowly rejected a proposal to extend a tax abatement to the owners of The Nest, a renovated downtown apartment block.
A new agreement between Housing NWT and the Acho Dene Koe First Nation should help to improve housing in Fort Liard, the First Nation's general manager said.
Housing NWT and Acho Dene Koe formalize housing partnership
A new agreement between Housing NWT and the Acho Dene Koe First Nation should help to improve housing in Fort Liard, the First Nation's general manager said.
cabinradio.ca
January 28, 2026 at 12:50 PM
A new agreement between Housing NWT and the Acho Dene Koe First Nation should help to improve housing in Fort Liard, the First Nation's general manager said.
What are your power bills doing lately? Send us some info using this tool to help Cabin Radio understand how electricity costs are changing in the NWT.
Help us figure out how power costs are changing in the NWT
What are your power bills doing lately? Send us some info using this tool to help Cabin Radio understand how electricity costs are changing in the NWT.
cabinradio.ca
January 27, 2026 at 9:21 PM
What are your power bills doing lately? Send us some info using this tool to help Cabin Radio understand how electricity costs are changing in the NWT.
"We are stronger and more successful when we advance this potential together." Territories and western provinces plan to develop a critical minerals strategy.
Northern, western leaders agree to develop critical minerals strategy
"We are stronger and more successful when we advance this potential together." Territories and western provinces plan to develop a critical minerals strategy.
cabinradio.ca
January 27, 2026 at 9:07 PM
"We are stronger and more successful when we advance this potential together." Territories and western provinces plan to develop a critical minerals strategy.