A vet clinic, a scorpion and a curling tournament
Plus meet the new members of the Cabin team
Hello readers, this is Emily, Cabin Radio’s assistant editor.
It’s been another busy news week here in the NWT.
In Yellowknife, Great Slave Animal Hospital, one of two veterinary clinics in the city, suddenly closed on Friday. Staff have launched a Facebook page to help pet owners while they plan to set up a new clinic in a new location.
At the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Team NWT had a big win against four-time Scotties champion Kerri Einarson’s Manitoba team this week. The NWT team is special as it will be skip Kerry Galusha’s last Scotties before she retires and it’s the first for her 15-year-old daughter Sydney Galusha and teammate Ella Skauge, 16.
Meanwhile, a large Canadian Armed Forces operation is about to get under way in the North, a bison collaring operation is taking place in Wood Buffalo National Park, and NWT RCMP said they have made the largest seizure of illicit drugs and money in the territory’s history.
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1. ‘Like our community, our school is changing’
A Yellowknife school held an event celebrating students from 38 nations. "Becoming a multicultural community brings so much more richness," said the principal.
2. Chiefs examine child welfare and housing at special assembly
Chiefs gathered in Délı̨nę for a Dene Nation special assembly to discuss topics like the future of child and family services and access to cash for housing.
3. How one of YK’s larger landlords sees the city’s housing market
A major Yellowknife landlord told MLAs it spends large sums on repairs while writing off tenant debt. One of its tenants described rent increases of nearly 15%.
4. Another scorpion has hitched its way to Yellowknife
Heidi Wiebe didn't see a single scorpion in the wild on her 12-day trip to Costa Rica. On her return to Yellowknife, she found one – or rather, it found her.
5. Fort Smith residents frustrated by prolonged pool closure
Fort Smith's pool faces a months-long closure that the town attributes to damage during power outages. Residents, especially seniors, are already missing it.
6. Hay River police chase incident ‘under review,’ say RCMP
An apparent high-speed police chase through part of Hay River that resulted in a resident's truck being hit is "under review," RCMP said this week.
7. ‘The North isn’t for sale,’ NWT premier says of Washington trip
"We are part of a Team Canada approach that is very unified." Here's what NWT Premier RJ Simpson took away from his trip to Washington, DC.
8. How Fort Smith’s entrepreneurs are kickstarting their careers
Indigenous women in Fort Smith are growing businesses ranging from medical travel support to pottery classes. Here's how they're getting help to do that.
9. Amber Bracken among 2025 Far North Photo Festival headliners
Amber Bracken and Kiliii Yuyan are among the star photographers appearing at Yellowknife's 2025 Far North Photo Festival later this month. Here's the schedule.
10. Alternatives North calls for changes to Heritage Fund Act
The NWT has a fund intended to ensure future generations of northerners benefit from resource projects. A former MLA says it needs to be managed differently.
Meet the new staff at Cabin Radio
Anna Seagrave, Ehxea Antoine, Jasmine Nasogaluak and Shenay Williams will be with Cabin Radio until the end of March through a program funded by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.
They will be working across all areas of our output including news, audio and video. Stay tuned for their work on our website and audio stream like Anna’s first story about North Chocolate’s expansion.
What we’re reading
The epic journey of Canada’s last (and only) reindeer
For National Geographic, Joshua Hunt writes about Canada’s last free-ranging reindeer herd and their protection by Inuvialuit featuring stunning photos from Katie Orlinsky.
What’s The Yukon Quest Without The Yukon River?
For Defector, Eva Holland writes about how the Yukon Quest has changed alongside changes to the Yukon River.
Buying Canadian? There’s a Website For That.
Donald Trump’s tariff threats have encouraged more Canadians to buy from Canadian companies. For MacLean’s, Ali Amad interviews Dylan Lobo, who runs online directory Made in CA.
From Canada: We’re sorry, but apology not accepted
You may have seen the opinion piece from Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat apologizing to Canadians, which was widely shared. At least one Yellowknife reader did, according to this followup column on how some Canadians reacted.