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NWT Election 2023: John Stanley’s Frame Lake interview

Emily Blake·October 26, 2023

Businessman and kickboxing coach John Stanley says he offers a cool head, a regular-guy approach and a focus on homelessness and the economy.

Julian Morse is seen in a supplied photo

NWT Election 2023: Julian Morse’s Frame Lake interview

NWT Election 2023: Deanna Cornfield’s Frame Lake interview

NWT Election 2023: Stuart Wray’s Frame Lake interview

NWT Election 2023: Spencer Tracy’s Frame Lake interview

Listen live 7-9am Tuesday: Yellowknife's new mayor joins Mornings at the Cabin

Friday hit and run in YK left one person with ‘serious’ injuries, RCMP said

Alice Twa·October 31, 2026

Yellowknife RCMP responded to a hit and run Friday night on 48th Street north of Niven Gate. They are asking for help identifying the vehicle and driver.

Prehistoric pumpkins take over Finlayson Drive on Halloween

Claire McFarlane·October 31, 2026

A Yellowknife taxidermy artist's latest festive project is a 15-foot dinosaur made of pumpkins. His goal, he said, is to bring joy to people.

Halloween at the Wilson residence in Fort Liard. Photo: Evelyn Wilson

In pictures: Halloween 2026 across the NWT

Emily Blake·October 30, 2026

As Halloween night winds down, take a look at Cabin Radio's annual with some especially spooky decorations, impressive costumes and great jack-o-lanterns below.

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YK arts organization wants Toronto show to create national connections

Alice Twa, Miriam Bosiljevac and Jasmine Nasogaluak·October 31, 2026

A detail from Melaw Nakehk'o's Shapeshift series. Photo: Submitted

An NWT exhibit at Art Toronto from October 29 to November 1 puts eight northern artists and the vibrancy of northern living in the spotlight.

Yellowknife’s 48 Street reopens after incident

Claire McFarlane·October 30, 2026

Emergency vehicles blocked a section of Yellowknife's 48 Street north of Niven Gate on Friday evening.

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MLA’s impaired driving charges stayed over Charter complaints

Claire McFarlane·October 30, 2026

Sachs Harbour is seen from the community's airport

Sachs Harbour boil water advisory issued in February is lifted

Alice Twa·October 30, 2026

NWT’s appeal over closure of CN’s Hay River rail line is dismissed

Ollie Williams·October 30, 2026

Yellowknife police say they’ve solved ‘spree of vehicle break-ins’

Ollie Williams·October 30, 2026

Inuvik Twin Lakes will have three candidates after Friday rush

Ollie Williams·October 30, 2026

MLAs urge ministers to offer residents more help with heating costs

Claire McFarlane·October 30, 2026

Flu season starts early in NWT as vaccine clinics begin

Emily Blake·October 30, 2026

Inuvik streets with ties to residential school renamed Ptarmigan Way

Alice Twa·October 30, 2026

Housing NWT reviewing how it delivers programs in communities

Alice Twa·October 30, 2026

Cabin Radio’s guide to 2026 holiday craft markets

Holiday season is upon us. The first NWT holiday craft markets are taking place. Here's a list.

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1 YKSAR Basic Searcher Course YKSAR Basic Searcher Course All Day Registration Now Open for Yellowknife Search and Rescue’s Fall 2026 Basic Searcher Course Yellowknife, NT — Yellowknife Search and Rescue (YKSAR) is inviting residents to register for its Fall 2026 Basic Searcher Course. This course is an opportunity to gain the foundational skills needed to support search and rescue , ... Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, p , ... Halloween Party Halloween Party 10:00pm - 2:00am Last year was a movie… so we’re running it back. I’ll be back at The Raven Pub this Halloween for another night of costumes, music and good vibes. If you joined us last year, you already know what to expect. If you missed it, this is your chance to catch it this time around. 👀 🎃 October 31 🕙 10PM–2AM 🎟️ $10 Entry Get y , ...
2 Yellowknifers for Climate: The Energy Issue Yellowknifers for Climate: The Energy Issue 5:30pm - 8:00pm 10 groups are collaborating on this intergenerational, multi-media climate zine series designed to educate and amplify community voices for climate action. This third climate zine is all about energy in its many forms and consequences. The event is a potluck so bring a dish to share while you create zine pages for this , ...
3 Toastmasters Toastmasters 6:45pm - 8:15pm Practice conversation, public speaking, presentations, and storytelling in a structured and friendly environment. Guests welcome! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:45 pm at the Baker Centre (5710 Franklin Ave), or join online with Zoom. Website: http://toastmastersYK.ca Facebook: https://www.faceb , ...
4 Intro to Capoeira Intro to Capoeira 8:00pm - 9:00pm Explore the moves, music and culture of Capoeira with Meta Antolin, a practitioner with 35 years of experienc. Beginners welcome. Wednesday, Nov 4, 8-9pm at Bella Dance, 349 Old Airport Road $15/members. $25/non-members , ...
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7 Ptarmicon’s FreezeCon Ptarmicon’s FreezeCon 10:00am - 5:00pm Create Your Own Diwali Lantern Kids Workshop Create Your Own Diwali Lantern Kids Workshop 11:00am - 12:00pm Discover the festive magic of Diwali celebration through storytelling, creativity, and hands-on fun! Join Mrunali Pandya on Saturday, November 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m at the Aquatic Centre, Multipurpose room A for a special Diwali art activity. Children will learn about the meaning of the event, paint, decorate , ... PINOY Throwback Hits by Jinky Vidal & Jeric Medina PINOY Throwback Hits by Jinky Vidal & Jeric Medina 5:30pm Get ready for an unforgettable night of throwback hits, live music, and Filipino vibes! November 7, 2026 @ Chateau Nova Yellowknife Join the Filipino community for a special live performance by Jinky Vidal and Jeric Medina, featuring the classic songs and timeless hits we grew up loving. Get ready for an unforgettable , ... Wolf Foundation – African Night 2026 Wolf Foundation – African Night 2026 6:30pm Wolf Foundation African Night: Celebrating culture, connecting communities, changing lives. , ... Bi-weekly Game Knight! Bi-weekly Game Knight! 7:00pm - 11:00pm Join us for an evening of free, family friendly, gaming! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Game Knights happen bi-weekly at the Northern United Place in room 205. Bringing a game is not required, but is welcomed! We play board games, card games, and other tabletop games. , ... FreezeCon Afterdark FreezeCon Afterdark 7:00pm - 11:00pm The bar is open! Come play some games with the Ptarmicon crew and relax with a beverage as you please! , ...

8 Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, p , ...
9 Arctic Energy Alliance: Winterization and the Home as a System Arctic Energy Alliance: Winterization and the Home as a System 6:00pm - 7:30pm Talking about how heat and energy in the home works and how to winterize your home. We cover some basic building science on how heat, air, and moisture move in the home. We then use that learning to identify ways to prepare your home for the winter. This presentation takes approximately 1.5 hours. Register Onlin , ... Range Lake Constituency Meeting Range Lake Constituency Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart for constituency meeting at our Centre Ice Plaza office to catch up and talk territorial politics after our legislative session wraps up! , ...
10 Grief & Loss Support Circles – Hay River Grief & Loss Support Circles – Hay River 1:30pm - 3:00pm The Northwest Territory Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting Grief & Support Circles in Hay River every 2nd Tuesday, starting on April 28, 2026 until March 30th, 2027, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre (8 Gagnier Road, Hay River). For more information, please contac , ...
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12 Cabin Radio’s Burger Week Cabin Radio’s Burger Week All Day Cabin Radio’s Burger Week runs from November 12-21, 2026. It has become quite the fan favourite in Yellowknife, where residents get to try one off burger creations from restaurants all over town that contribute a portion of the profits from each burger to a charity, this year being the Food Rescue Yellowknife. , ...
13 Cabin Radio’s Burger Week Cabin Radio’s Burger Week All Day Cabin Radio’s Burger Week runs from November 12-21, 2026. It has become quite the fan favourite in Yellowknife, where residents get to try one off burger creations from restaurants all over town that contribute a portion of the profits from each burger to a charity, this year being the Food Rescue Yellowknife. , ...
14 Cabin Radio’s Burger Week Cabin Radio’s Burger Week All Day Cabin Radio’s Burger Week runs from November 12-21, 2026. It has become quite the fan favourite in Yellowknife, where residents get to try one off burger creations from restaurants all over town that contribute a portion of the profits from each burger to a charity, this year being the Food Rescue Yellowknife. , ... Yellowknife United Church Christmas Bazaar Yellowknife United Church Christmas Bazaar 10:00am - 3:00pm Yellowknife United Church Christmas Bazaar at Northern United Place on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. , ...

15 Cabin Radio’s Burger Week Cabin Radio’s Burger Week All Day Cabin Radio’s Burger Week runs from November 12-21, 2026. It has become quite the fan favourite in Yellowknife, where residents get to try one off burger creations from restaurants all over town that contribute a portion of the profits from each burger to a charity, this year being the Food Rescue Yellowknife. , ... Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, p , ...
16 Cabin Radio’s Burger Week Cabin Radio’s Burger Week All Day Cabin Radio’s Burger Week runs from November 12-21, 2026. It has become quite the fan favourite in Yellowknife, where residents get to try one off burger creations from restaurants all over town that contribute a portion of the profits from each burger to a charity, this year being the Food Rescue Yellowknife. , ... Classic Movie Monday – Dr. Strangelove Classic Movie Monday – Dr. Strangelove 6:00pm - 8:30pm Join us at the Yellowknife Public Library for a Classic Movie Monday screening of Dr. Strangelove. Rating: PG Length: 1hr 35 m Price: FREE , ...
17 Cabin Radio’s Burger Week Cabin Radio’s Burger Week All Day Cabin Radio’s Burger Week runs from November 12-21, 2026. It has become quite the fan favourite in Yellowknife, where residents get to try one off burger creations from restaurants all over town that contribute a portion of the profits from each burger to a charity, this year being the Food Rescue Yellowknife. , ... Arctic Energy Alliance: Monitor Your Bills Arctic Energy Alliance: Monitor Your Bills 6:00pm - 7:30pm Covering how to read, track, and identify trends in your fuel, electricity and water bills. We look at example bills, cover how to calculate how much energy you use based on those bills, and use that information to find ways to conserve energy. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of their bills, particularly i , ... Toastmasters Toastmasters 6:45pm - 8:15pm Practice conversation, public speaking, presentations, and storytelling in a structured and friendly environment. Guests welcome! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:45 pm at the Baker Centre (5710 Franklin Ave), or join online with Zoom. Website: http://toastmastersYK.ca Facebook: https://www.faceb , ...
18 Cabin Radio’s Burger Week Cabin Radio’s Burger Week All Day Cabin Radio’s Burger Week runs from November 12-21, 2026. It has become quite the fan favourite in Yellowknife, where residents get to try one off burger creations from restaurants all over town that contribute a portion of the profits from each burger to a charity, this year being the Food Rescue Yellowknife. , ...
19 Cabin Radio’s Burger Week Cabin Radio’s Burger Week All Day Cabin Radio’s Burger Week runs from November 12-21, 2026. It has become quite the fan favourite in Yellowknife, where residents get to try one off burger creations from restaurants all over town that contribute a portion of the profits from each burger to a charity, this year being the Food Rescue Yellowknife. , ...
20 Cabin Radio’s Burger Week Cabin Radio’s Burger Week All Day Cabin Radio’s Burger Week runs from November 12-21, 2026. It has become quite the fan favourite in Yellowknife, where residents get to try one off burger creations from restaurants all over town that contribute a portion of the profits from each burger to a charity, this year being the Food Rescue Yellowknife. , ...
21 Fort Smith – Men´s Breakfast Fort Smith – Men´s Breakfast 8:00am - 8:30am Men’s Breakfast at St. John’s Church Hall, Fort Smith NWT , ... Cabin Radio’s Burger Week Cabin Radio’s Burger Week All Day Cabin Radio’s Burger Week runs from November 12-21, 2026. It has become quite the fan favourite in Yellowknife, where residents get to try one off burger creations from restaurants all over town that contribute a portion of the profits from each burger to a charity, this year being the Food Rescue Yellowknife. , ... 2026 Fall Ducks Unlimited Fundrasing Banquet 2026 Fall Ducks Unlimited Fundrasing Banquet 5:00pm - 11:55pm On behalf of the Yellowknife Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Canada, it is our pleasure to invite you and your friends to come out and celebrate our annual conservation dinner and auction. Join us on November 21, 2026 at the Explorer Hotel for an evening of great food, exciting live and silent auctions and the chance to con , ... SANTA CLAUS PARADE SANTA CLAUS PARADE 5:00pm - 8:00pm YELLOWKNIFE’S SANTA CLAUS PARADE BRINGS OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY MAGIC DOWNTOWN There’s something special about the holiday season in Yellowknife. Winter darkness comes early, but the streets come alive with colourful lights, festive decorations and families bundled up against the cold. It’s a tim , ... Bi-weekly Game Knight! Bi-weekly Game Knight! 7:00pm - 11:00pm Join us for an evening of free, family friendly, gaming! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Game Knights happen bi-weekly at the Northern United Place in room 205. Bringing a game is not required, but is welcomed! We play board games, card games, and other tabletop games. , ... The Denim Affair The Denim Affair 10:00pm - 12:00am YELLOWKNIFE, GET YOUR DENIM READY. We’re switching things up and bringing you THE DENIM PARTY. Three DJs. One dance floor. No limits on the music. 🎧 DJ Nimnii 🎧 DJ Mufasa 🎧 DJ TMixxy From the songs you forgot you loved to the ones you can’t stop playing — if it makes you move, it can get played. 📅 November 21 🕙 10PM–2A , ...

22 Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, p , ... The Denim Affair The Denim Affair 12:00am - 2:00am YELLOWKNIFE, GET YOUR DENIM READY. We’re switching things up and bringing you THE DENIM PARTY. Three DJs. One dance floor. No limits on the music. 🎧 DJ Nimnii 🎧 DJ Mufasa 🎧 DJ TMixxy From the songs you forgot you loved to the ones you can’t stop playing — if it makes you move, it can get played. 📅 November 21 🕙 10PM–2A , ...
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24 Grief & Loss Support Circles – Hay River Grief & Loss Support Circles – Hay River 1:30pm - 3:00pm The Northwest Territory Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting Grief & Support Circles in Hay River every 2nd Tuesday, starting on April 28, 2026 until March 30th, 2027, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre (8 Gagnier Road, Hay River). For more information, please contac , ... Arctic Energy Alliance: Winter Cycling and You Arctic Energy Alliance: Winter Cycling and You 6:00pm - 7:00pm Talking about how to prepare for, and safely ride a bike in the winter. We talk about what equipment you might want, techniques for riding, and what maintenance you may want to perform before and during the winter. This presentation takes approximately 1 hour. Register Online Here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/R , ...
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28 The Underground Presents: Glamour Alley The Underground Presents: Glamour Alley All Day Glamour Alley is a regular burlesque event put on by TeaseVanGams held at the Underground! The name Glamour Alley is an ode to Yellowknife’s original red light district in the 40’s. Glamour Alley showcases a variety of burlesque genres and styles! Our goal is to increase performance opportunities and increase community , ... Tłı̨chǫ Arts Holiday Sale and Showcase Tłı̨chǫ Arts Holiday Sale and Showcase 10:00am - 4:00pm SAVE THE DATE: TŁĮCHǪ ARTS HOLIDAY SALE & SHOWCASE IS BACK! The holiday season will be here before we know it, and the 5th Annual Tłı̨chǫ Arts Holiday Sale and Showcase is returning on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Chateau Nova Hotel in Yellowknife! Each year, the Tłı̨chǫ Arts Holiday Sale and Showcase , ... Yellowknife United Church Christmas Tea and Sale Yellowknife United Church Christmas Tea and Sale 2:00pm - 4:00pm Check out our antipasto, pepper jelly and baked goods and take time to enjoy a refreshing tea with sandwiches and goodies. , ...

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1 Toastmasters Toastmasters 6:45pm - 8:15pm Practice conversation, public speaking, presentations, and storytelling in a structured and friendly environment. Guests welcome! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:45 pm at the Baker Centre (5710 Franklin Ave), or join online with Zoom. Website: http://toastmastersYK.ca Facebook: https://www.faceb , ...
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5 Yellowknife United Church Christmas Bazaar Yellowknife United Church Christmas Bazaar 10:00am - 3:00pm Yellowknife United Church Christmas Bazaar will be held at Northern United Place on Saturday, December 5, 2026 between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. , ... Bi-weekly Game Knight! Bi-weekly Game Knight! 7:00pm - 11:00pm Join us for an evening of free, family friendly, gaming! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Game Knights happen bi-weekly at the Northern United Place in room 205. Bringing a game is not required, but is welcomed! We play board games, card games, and other tabletop games. , ...