Emily Blake

Yellowknife

Assistant Editor at Cabin Radio

Assistant editor @cabinradio | Based in Sǫ̀mbak'è/Yellowknife

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Articles

NWT issues call for Climate Change Youth Council members

4 days ago | cabinradio.ca | Emily Blake

The NWT government is looking for residents aged 18 to 35 to join the NWT Climate Change Youth Council to share their perspectives and provide input on the territory’s response to climate change. “Young people have the potential to play a vital role in tackling the climate change challenges we face in the Northwest Territories,” environment minister Jay Macdonald stated. “Their energy, creativity and enthusiasm can inspire meaningful action and spark innovative solutions.
NWT geologist awarded William Harvey Gross Medal

5 days ago | cabinradio.ca | Emily Blake

Merilie Reynolds is the recipient of this year’s William Harvey Gross Medal for her “substantial achievements” in the field of economic geology in industry, government and academia. “She has consistently striven and succeeded in enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the geological sciences, especially in field geology,” states an announcement of the award.
Behchokǫ̀ residents give feedback on bridge replacement project

6 days ago | cabinradio.ca | Emily Blake

The territorial government is planning to replace the bridge, which spans Dehk’è Frank Channel and connects Rae and Yellowknife to the south by road year-round. The bridge, located on Highway 3 between Rae and Edzo, was built in 1960 and has reached the end of its life. The territory says it needs replacing to meet traffic demands, while the existing overhead truss structure restricts oversized loads needed for housing, heavy construction and industry.
These YK councillors want climate change to be an election focus

1 week ago | cabinradio.ca | Emily Blake

Then, less than one year into his term, councillors declared a local state of emergency and the NWT government ordered a citywide evacuation during the territory’s worst wildfire season on record. While evacuating, Hendriksen recalled he had a moment as both a resident and city councillor of feeling: “Well, I may never see this place again.”To a lot of people, he said, that “might seem hyperbolic, but that’s literally where my head was at that time.”Advertisement. Advertisement.
NWT barge operator MTS to become Crown corporation in 2027

1 week ago | cabinradio.ca | Emily Blake

In a Wednesday press release, the Department of Infrastructure said it has decided to operate Marine Transportation Services (MTS) as a Crown corporation following a review of the company’s operations and governance by consultants KPMG. The department said the governance structure of a Crown corporation would enable MTS to better work with federal counterparts and maximize opportunities for collaboration with the private sector.
Judge dismisses injunction request regarding Gwich’in grand chief

1 week ago | cabinradio.ca | Emily Blake

The Nihtat Gwich’in Council and Ehdiitat Gwich’in Council filed a legal challenge in February against Blake and representatives of the Gwichya Gwich’in Council and Tetł’it Gwich’in Council. They argued a Gwich’in Tribal Council board meeting on February 3 in Edmonton was not valid and took issue with some resolutions passed at that meeting, including the firing of the chief executive officer. They also said they did not believe Blake had been officially sworn in as chief.
Judges hear arguments in Ron Barlas appeal

1 week ago | cabinradio.ca | Emily Blake

James Thorlakson, who represents Ron Barlas, made that argument to a three-judge panel from the Court of Appeal for the NWT in Yellowknife on Tuesday. In July 2024, NWT Supreme Court Justice Karan Shaner ruled that Barlas “engaged in egregious conduct and abused his position” as the chief executive officer of Denesoline Corporation.
Inuvik man appeals attempted murder charge

1 week ago | cabinradio.ca | Emily Blake

William Aleekuk was convicted of attempted murder and aggravated assault in 2023 for shooting another man outside the Mad Trapper bar in 2021. He was sentenced to four months for the aggravated assault charge and nine years for the attempted murder charge. According to court records, the victim’s injuries included hearing loss in his left ear, decreased mobility in his jaw, and a fracture to his left elbow that required surgery. Aleekuk’s appeal was heard in Yellowknife on Tuesday. Advertisement.
YK councillors discuss water and sewer rates, Kam Lake

1 week ago | cabinradio.ca | Emily Blake

Representatives of InterGroup Consultants presented their review of the city’s water and sewer rate structure to city council on Monday. The current structure has been in place since the 1990s. InterGroup’s David Nightingale said residents on piped water and sewer services, particularly multi-residential and commercial customers, are projected to overpay for those services under the existing rate structure. Residents on trucked services are projected to underpay.
YK Chamber of Commerce to host candidates’ forum

1 week ago | cabinradio.ca | Emily Blake

The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce is planning to host a virtual all-candidates forum from 7 to 9pm on Thursday, April 24. Chamber executive director Matt Halliday said Liberal candidate Rebecca Alty, Conservative candidate Kimberly Fairman and New Democratic candidate Kelvin Kotchilea have indicated they plan to attend. Halliday said Green candidate Rainbow Eyes has said she won’t be able to make it. The chamber is asking for questions from residents.