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Yellowknifers lined the streets in temperatures just above -20C to see Santa Claus and dozens of supporting floats. Here are some of our favourite photos.
In pictures: Yellowknife lights up for 2025 Santa Claus parade
Yellowknifers lined the streets in temperatures just above -20C to see Santa Claus and dozens of supporting floats. Here are some of our favourite photos.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Yellowknifers lined the streets in temperatures just above -20C to see Santa Claus and dozens of supporting floats. Here are some of our favourite photos.
Floored by the first wave of flu in the NWT this month? Health officials say you should still get your shot. It could help against a different flu strain later.
Get the flu shot even if you’ve had flu this season, experts say
Floored by the first wave of flu in the NWT this month? Health officials say you should still get your shot. It could help against a different flu strain later.
cabinradio.ca
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Floored by the first wave of flu in the NWT this month? Health officials say you should still get your shot. It could help against a different flu strain later.
The Gwich'in Tribal Council met with US representatives to discuss the recent opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to possible oil and gas drilling.
Gwich’in leaders meet with US reps over caribou concerns
The Gwich'in Tribal Council says it met with United States consulate representatives in Inuvik this week to discuss the recent opening of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to possible oil and gas drilling.
cabinradio.ca
November 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Gwich'in Tribal Council met with US representatives to discuss the recent opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to possible oil and gas drilling.
Through an odd set of circumstances, the NWT held two mining awards shows this week. Here are the winners from each event.
Meet this week’s NWT mining and exploration award winners
Through an odd set of circumstances, the NWT held two mining awards shows this week. Here are the winners from each event.
cabinradio.ca
November 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Through an odd set of circumstances, the NWT held two mining awards shows this week. Here are the winners from each event.
The virus sweeping through Yellowknife over the past week or two is having a significant effect on youth according to NWT health officials.
Many reported YK flu cases involve youth, say health officials
The virus sweeping through Yellowknife over the past week or two is having a significant effect on youth according to NWT health officials.
cabinradio.ca
November 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The virus sweeping through Yellowknife over the past week or two is having a significant effect on youth according to NWT health officials.
While there are no firm figures, accounts from dozens of residents suggest Yellowknife has been hit hard by illness lately. A bad flu season had been expected.
Family got the flu? You’re not the only ones in Yellowknife suffering
While there are no firm figures, accounts from dozens of residents suggest Yellowknife has been hit hard by illness lately. A bad flu season had been expected.
cabinradio.ca
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
While there are no firm figures, accounts from dozens of residents suggest Yellowknife has been hit hard by illness lately. A bad flu season had been expected.
The NWT's three active diamond mines form the heartbeat of its economy. Diavik will close for sure in March. Ekati is in trouble. So how's the third one doing?
Diavik’s closing. Ekati’s in trouble. What about Gahcho Kué?
The NWT's three active diamond mines form the heartbeat of its economy. Diavik will close for sure in March. Ekati is in trouble. So how's the third one doing?
cabinradio.ca
November 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The NWT's three active diamond mines form the heartbeat of its economy. Diavik will close for sure in March. Ekati is in trouble. So how's the third one doing?
Alberta's plan to use the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights has NWT advocates worried about the impact on gender-affirming care access.
Worry Alberta law could impact NWT access to gender-affirming care
Alberta's plan to use the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights has NWT advocates worried about the impact on gender-affirming care access.
cabinradio.ca
November 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Alberta's plan to use the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights has NWT advocates worried about the impact on gender-affirming care access.
A vacant federally owned building in downtown Yellowknife is reopening as 36 social housing units operated by Housing NWT. Officials held a tour on Thursday.
Housing NWT completes ‘modernizing’ of Yellowknife’s Aspen Apartments
A vacant federally owned building in downtown Yellowknife is reopening as 36 social housing units operated by Housing NWT. Officials held a tour on Thursday.
cabinradio.ca
November 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A vacant federally owned building in downtown Yellowknife is reopening as 36 social housing units operated by Housing NWT. Officials held a tour on Thursday.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with NWT Premier RJ Simpson on Friday afternoon. Simpson is also attending a Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner in Ottawa.
Carney to meet with NWT premier on Friday afternoon
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with NWT Premier RJ Simpson on Friday afternoon. Simpson is also attending a Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner in Ottawa.
cabinradio.ca
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with NWT Premier RJ Simpson on Friday afternoon. Simpson is also attending a Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner in Ottawa.
Discounted tickets for the 2026 Folk on the Rocks music festival in Yellowknife go on sale at 10am on Friday.
Folk on the Rocks 2026 early-bird tickets available on Friday
Discounted tickets for the 2026 Folk on the Rocks music festival in Yellowknife go on sale at 10am on Friday.
cabinradio.ca
November 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Discounted tickets for the 2026 Folk on the Rocks music festival in Yellowknife go on sale at 10am on Friday.
Toni Heron has been elected to a new term as Salt River First Nation's chief, defeating former MLA and ex-chief Frieda Martselos in Thursday's vote.
Toni Heron defeats Frieda Martselos in Salt River First Nation election
Toni Heron has been elected to a new term as Salt River First Nation's chief, defeating former MLA and ex-chief Frieda Martselos in Thursday's vote.
cabinradio.ca
November 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Toni Heron has been elected to a new term as Salt River First Nation's chief, defeating former MLA and ex-chief Frieda Martselos in Thursday's vote.
Model ballerinas? No. Model parents? Maybe. This Yellowknife festive show turns moms and dads into co-stars alongside their kids. Come to a rehearsal with us.
Meet Yellowknife’s dance dads in the Nutcracker ballet
Model ballerinas? No. Model parents? Maybe. This Yellowknife festive show turns moms and dads into co-stars alongside their kids. Come to a rehearsal with us.
cabinradio.ca
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Model ballerinas? No. Model parents? Maybe. This Yellowknife festive show turns moms and dads into co-stars alongside their kids. Come to a rehearsal with us.
Chief Ernest Betsina says the Yellowknives Dene First Nation is working with the GNWT to "immediately address" elevated lead levels in water at Dettah's school.
Dettah chief ‘expects GNWT to move quickly’ over lead in school water
Chief Ernest Betsina says the Yellowknives Dene First Nation is working with the GNWT to "immediately address" elevated lead levels in water at Dettah's school.
cabinradio.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Chief Ernest Betsina says the Yellowknives Dene First Nation is working with the GNWT to "immediately address" elevated lead levels in water at Dettah's school.
Inuvik RCMP arrested Harbi Ali in 2023 following a search of the Bompas Place apartments. He has now been sentenced to two years in prison for drug trafficking.
Man sentenced to two years for drug trafficking in Inuvik
Inuvik RCMP arrested Harbi Ali in 2023 following a search of the Bompas Place apartments. He has now been sentenced to two years in prison for drug trafficking.
cabinradio.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Inuvik RCMP arrested Harbi Ali in 2023 following a search of the Bompas Place apartments. He has now been sentenced to two years in prison for drug trafficking.
"I wanted to work for my hometown." Gwichya Gwich’in band manager Chavaughn Blake and Tuktoyaktuk's Holly Campbell won awards at a gathering of administrators.
Tsiigehtchic band manager and Tuk SAO recognized for leadership
"I wanted to work for my hometown." Gwichya Gwich’in band manager Chavaughn Blake and Tuktoyaktuk's Holly Campbell won awards at a gathering of administrators.
cabinradio.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"I wanted to work for my hometown." Gwichya Gwich’in band manager Chavaughn Blake and Tuktoyaktuk's Holly Campbell won awards at a gathering of administrators.
The Arctic Bioenergy Summit and Tour will take place in Yellowknife in January, focusing on biomass electricity and heating in northern communities.
Yellowknife conference to highlight bioenergy in the North
The Arctic Bioenergy Summit and Tour will take place in Yellowknife in January, focusing on biomass electricity and heating in northern communities.
cabinradio.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The Arctic Bioenergy Summit and Tour will take place in Yellowknife in January, focusing on biomass electricity and heating in northern communities.
Federal forecasters will start using yellow, orange and red alerts to help people understand severe weather faster. Learn more about the new system.
Canada introduces new colour-coded weather alert system
Federal forecasters will start using yellow, orange and red alerts to help people understand severe weather faster. Learn more about the new system.
cabinradio.ca
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Federal forecasters will start using yellow, orange and red alerts to help people understand severe weather faster. Learn more about the new system.
The Town of Hay River says efforts to bring its drinking water back within guidelines are working, but haven't yet done enough to lift an earlier advisory.
Not enough progress to lift Hay River water advisory, town says
The Town of Hay River says efforts to bring its drinking water back within guidelines are working, but haven't yet done enough to lift an earlier advisory.
cabinradio.ca
November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Town of Hay River says efforts to bring its drinking water back within guidelines are working, but haven't yet done enough to lift an earlier advisory.
Here are seven things to think about – from caribou to war – as the NWT, Nunavut and Indigenous governments try to launch a massive road and port project.
A guide to the Arctic Economic & Security Corridor’s future
Here are seven things to think about – from caribou to war – as the NWT, Nunavut and Indigenous governments try to launch a massive road and port project.
cabinradio.ca
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Here are seven things to think about – from caribou to war – as the NWT, Nunavut and Indigenous governments try to launch a massive road and port project.
Trent T'seleie was sentenced to just over three years for unlawfully possessing a restricted, loaded firearm. His term was reduced over an earlier legal error.
NWT man’s sentence for firearms charges reduced due to justice error
Trent T'seleie was sentenced to just over three years for unlawfully possessing a restricted, loaded firearm. His term was reduced over an earlier legal error.
cabinradio.ca
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Trent T'seleie was sentenced to just over three years for unlawfully possessing a restricted, loaded firearm. His term was reduced over an earlier legal error.
The NWT Supreme Court ruled that a confidential Akaitcho Process agreement cannot be used in a case that could have broad implications for treaty rights.
Judge denies use of Akaitcho agreement in treaty rights case
The NWT Supreme Court ruled that a confidential Akaitcho Process agreement cannot be used in a case that could have broad implications for treaty rights.
cabinradio.ca
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The NWT Supreme Court ruled that a confidential Akaitcho Process agreement cannot be used in a case that could have broad implications for treaty rights.
Staff at Diavik diamond mine say they've received four proposals to take on the mine's solar panels when closure is complete in a few years' time.
‘Four expressions of interest’ for Diavik solar farm
Staff at Diavik diamond mine say they've received four proposals to take on the mine's solar panels when closure is complete in a few years' time.
cabinradio.ca
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Staff at Diavik diamond mine say they've received four proposals to take on the mine's solar panels when closure is complete in a few years' time.
Cabin Radio will broadcast live from the streets of downtown Yellowknife for the city’s Santa Claus parade on Saturday evening. We'll have photos, too.
Cabin Radio to broadcast Santa Claus parade special on Saturday
Cabin Radio will broadcast live from the streets of downtown Yellowknife for the city’s Santa Claus parade on Saturday evening. We'll have photos, too.
cabinradio.ca
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Cabin Radio will broadcast live from the streets of downtown Yellowknife for the city’s Santa Claus parade on Saturday evening. We'll have photos, too.
The NWT's chief public health officer ordered Dettah's Kaw Tay Whee School to stop using its water fixtures over concerns about elevated lead levels.
Dettah school told to stop using water over elevated lead levels
The NWT's chief public health officer ordered Dettah's Kaw Tay Whee School to stop using its water fixtures over concerns about elevated lead levels.
cabinradio.ca
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The NWT's chief public health officer ordered Dettah's Kaw Tay Whee School to stop using its water fixtures over concerns about elevated lead levels.