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• Crown, defence present final arguments in 2023 stabbing retrial
  A jury is deliberating after closing statements from the Crown and defence in a retrial regarding the death of Deijean Drybones in Behchokǫ̀ three years ago. The post Crown, defen…
• Family behind One of a Thai to appear on Family Feud Canada
  "Airing our dirty laundry on TV, that'll be fun." When Family Feud Canada invited the team behind Yellowknife's One of a Thai food truck, they instantly agreed. The post Family be…
• What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2026 Colour Run
  Yellowknife's 2026 Colour Run is almost here, marking the event's return after a spectacular debut in 2025. Here's how to take part. The post What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2026 …
• Battered by fresh storms, Tuk awaits funding for last year’s repairs
  Tuktoyaktuk just suffered fresh storm damage but the mayor is preoccupied by the wait for cash to recover from the last big storm, almost a year ago. The post Battered by fresh st…
• How the Nahɂą Dehé Dene Band is building for Nahanni Butte’s future
  With new homes built, dozens renovated and a campground planned, Nahanni Butte's leaders are trying to tackling overcrowding while eyeing its tourism potential The post How the Na…
• YK brewery says NWT’s stance on alcohol deal is ‘disadvantage’
  The NWT's stance on a new Canada-wide alcohol sales deal results in exclusion from business opportunities, the Yellowknife-based NWT Brewing Co said. The post YK brewery says NWT’…
• Ottawa reinstates money for counselling travel after opposition
  The federal government reversed course on a plan to stop covering travel associated with a key mental health program, saying money has now been found. The post Ottawa reinstates m…
• Joining the front line of the NWT’s fight to save its bats
  Cabin Radio spent two nights with researchers outside Kakisa as they work to protect bats from a fungus that has decimated populations across North America. The post Joining the f…
• Does your experience of housing in Yellowknife sound like this?
  "All of this suggests we just need a lot more housing." A federal report finds two crises continung in Yellowknife: availability and affordability of homes. The post Does your exp…
• Vince McKay launches petition to create Hay River education district
  Hay River MLA Vince McKay started a petition to get the town its own education district. The SSDEC, which currently controls town education, is not impressed. The post Vince McKay…

Cklbradio

• Accused murderer Zakk Lafferty’s fate in hands of jury Closing statements in nearly two-week trial of Behchokǫ̀ man heard in NWT Supreme Court on Thursday
  “There’s no such thing as a simple murder, but what happened in this case is not particularly complicated.” – Crown Prosecutor Brendan Green “I submit to you that all of the Crown…
• ICSNWT offering travel support for Northern athletes Cheaper tickets and other benefits will help athletes when traveling across or outside of the Territory
  Northern athletes will soon have access to more affordable air travel thanks to a new partnership between the Indigenous Sports Circle, Sport North Federation, and the Yukon based…
• One year in jail, then probation, community service in revenge-porn case 'There is a peace of mind that the victim will never have in relation to this,' says Judge Stephanie Whitecloud-Brass
  “(The victim) said this was one of the hardest moments for her to experience because … people had seen a piece of her life that was meant to be forever private.” – Judge Stephanie…
• Ottawa flows more cash to river hydro generation project Fort Providence's Big River Service Centre hopes to remove need to burn diesel for power, with extra for community
  The Fort Providence Hydrokinetic Demonstration has received $766,090 to further studies into generate electricity using a submersible turbine in the Mackenzie River instead of a d…
• ‘If I was Indigenous, I’d be furious,’ says counsellor Indigenous Services Canada stopped reimbursing travel costs for clients, service providers under Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program
  Mental health counsellors who provide therapy to residential school survivors and their families in the North are questioning why the federal government won’t any longer cover tra…
• ‘A significant setback for Indigenous economic reconciliation’ Dene Nation slams GNWT's decision to end development of specific procurement policy, citing a lack of consensus
  The GNWT is committed to developing an Indigenous Procurement Policy to support NWT Indigenous businesses in GNWT procurement opportunities. – The GNWT in April, 2025 “What we hea…
• Inuvialuit Regional Corporation’s top executive on leave pending investigation Former Tuktoyaktuk mayor Erwin Elias will step away from role after 'allegation that predates his election,' in January, says the organization
  Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) chair and CEO Erwin Elias has stepped away from his role and is on leave while an allegation that predates his election is independently inve…
• New report discusses highs and lows of NWT education While rates of early education are nice and healthy, there are improvements to be made in other areas
  A new report has been released detailing the performance of the education system in the Northwest Territories. Released annually, the 2024-25 Junior Kindergarten – Grade 12 Educat…
• Millions flow from Ottawa for housing, health, education infrastructure With added GNWT cash, the agreements will help prepare the NWT for major federal projects, such as the Mackenzie Valley Highway, say officials
  The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories have entered into two agreements that will help deliver affordable housing and support critical infrastructure for Northern…
• GNWT open to land transfer of Akaitcho Hall site for new art gallery The MOU sets out the work that must be completed by Friends of the Northwest Territories Art Gallery before any land transfer can be made
  A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the GNWT and the Friends of the Northwest Territories Art Gallery, supporting the development of a new, non-commercial art ga…

Yellowknifer

• Cindy Gilday’s activism on behalf of her people leads to Order of Canada
  'They didn't recognize that it was our land'
• Data centre proponents step forward in K’atl’odeeche, Yellowknife
  From shipping container-sized projects to damming the Mackenzie River, concepts vary in scale
• Walt Humphries: Doing some dwelling on Northern dwellings
  Many of our buildings have a life expectancy people don’t want to talk about
• Fort Smith residents unite to support Wrigley evacuees
  ‘It's been wonderful to have more people in the community, honestly,’ says community services director
• Olympic champion Catriona Le May Doan makes Canada Games pitch to city council
  Following Olympian's presentation, council decides to move forward with discussions to host 2035 Canada Winter Games
• Reaping the greatest rewards through physical literacy
  Physical literacy isn't built in one lesson, one practice or one championship
• Ramble and Ride returns to Yellowknife with arts, crafts and diverse performances
  Old Town festival celebrates its 20th anniversary
• Dene Nation and Alberta Treaty 8 First Nations unite to defend water rights
  Seek greater accountability for oil sands companies
• $7-million worth of federal renewable energy funding to assist projects in all three territories
  Solar and hydro initiatives feature prominently
• Ptarmicon gaming and pop culture convention hosts its largest year yet
  Event attracts more than 1,000 enthusiasts

NNSL

• Cindy Gilday’s activism on behalf of her people leads to Order of Canada
  'They didn't recognize that it was our land'
• Data centre proponents step forward in K’atl’odeeche, Yellowknife
  From shipping container-sized projects to damming the Mackenzie River, concepts vary in scale
• Walt Humphries: Doing some dwelling on Northern dwellings
  Many of our buildings have a life expectancy people don’t want to talk about
• Fort Smith residents unite to support Wrigley evacuees
  ‘It's been wonderful to have more people in the community, honestly,’ says community services director
• Olympic champion Catriona Le May Doan makes Canada Games pitch to city council
  Following Olympian's presentation, council decides to move forward with discussions to host 2035 Canada Winter Games
• Reaping the greatest rewards through physical literacy
  Physical literacy isn't built in one lesson, one practice or one championship
• Ramble and Ride returns to Yellowknife with arts, crafts and diverse performances
  Old Town festival celebrates its 20th anniversary
• Dene Nation and Alberta Treaty 8 First Nations unite to defend water rights
  Seek greater accountability for oil sands companies
• $7-million worth of federal renewable energy funding to assist projects in all three territories
  Solar and hydro initiatives feature prominently
• Ptarmicon gaming and pop culture convention hosts its largest year yet
  Event attracts more than 1,000 enthusiasts

Cabin Radio

• Crown, defence present final arguments in 2023 stabbing retrial
  A jury is deliberating after closing statements from the Crown and defence in a retrial regarding the death of Deijean Drybones in Behchokǫ̀ three years ago. The post Crown, defen…
• Family behind One of a Thai to appear on Family Feud Canada
  "Airing our dirty laundry on TV, that'll be fun." When Family Feud Canada invited the team behind Yellowknife's One of a Thai food truck, they instantly agreed. The post Family be…
• What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2026 Colour Run
  Yellowknife's 2026 Colour Run is almost here, marking the event's return after a spectacular debut in 2025. Here's how to take part. The post What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2026 …
• Battered by fresh storms, Tuk awaits funding for last year’s repairs
  Tuktoyaktuk just suffered fresh storm damage but the mayor is preoccupied by the wait for cash to recover from the last big storm, almost a year ago. The post Battered by fresh st…
• How the Nahɂą Dehé Dene Band is building for Nahanni Butte’s future
  With new homes built, dozens renovated and a campground planned, Nahanni Butte's leaders are trying to tackling overcrowding while eyeing its tourism potential The post How the Na…
• YK brewery says NWT’s stance on alcohol deal is ‘disadvantage’
  The NWT's stance on a new Canada-wide alcohol sales deal results in exclusion from business opportunities, the Yellowknife-based NWT Brewing Co said. The post YK brewery says NWT’…
• Ottawa reinstates money for counselling travel after opposition
  The federal government reversed course on a plan to stop covering travel associated with a key mental health program, saying money has now been found. The post Ottawa reinstates m…
• Joining the front line of the NWT’s fight to save its bats
  Cabin Radio spent two nights with researchers outside Kakisa as they work to protect bats from a fungus that has decimated populations across North America. The post Joining the f…
• Does your experience of housing in Yellowknife sound like this?
  "All of this suggests we just need a lot more housing." A federal report finds two crises continung in Yellowknife: availability and affordability of homes. The post Does your exp…
• Vince McKay launches petition to create Hay River education district
  Hay River MLA Vince McKay started a petition to get the town its own education district. The SSDEC, which currently controls town education, is not impressed. The post Vince McKay…

Yellowknifer News

• Cindy Gilday’s activism on behalf of her people leads to Order of Canada
  'They didn't recognize that it was our land'
• Ramble and Ride returns to Yellowknife with arts, crafts and diverse performances
  Old Town festival celebrates its 20th anniversary
• New report finds one in five Yellowknifers couldn’t afford rent; housing market remained bleak in 2025
  CMHC assessment finds costs to rent and buy rose, while new housing starts declined in 2025
• Proposed Northwest B.C. LNG facility signs major long-term export deal with German energy company
  Ksi Lisims LNG has signed a major long-term sale and purchase agreement with another German energy company. The deal, announced by Ksi Lisims and Uniper on July 29, would see […]
• OPINION: How Canada Post is strangling community newspapers
  The shuttering of Winnipeg's Community Review is just one story
• City plans to update its land acknowledgement and move ahead with reconciliation plan
  'What we’re looking at is redefining what a city of reconciliation could look like in Canada,' says consultant
• NWT Art Centre Initiative signs agreement to establish non-commercial art gallery
  Space to be located on site of former Akaitcho Hall residential school
• Family getting sick from mouldy public housing in Cambridge Bay can’t find a way out
  MLA Fred Pederson says there’s nowhere for tenants to go
• Carney calls 3 byelections, including 1 in B.C.
  North Vancouver seat empty since Wilkinson accepted role as ambassador to the European Union in April
• Aluki Kotierk acclaimed as Inuit Circumpolar Council chair
  Kotierk was formerly the head of NTI