Caroline Cochrane

• N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane says she won’t seek re-election

  Caroline Cochrane says representing the N.W.T. has been among the highest honours of her life.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
  
• Northwest Territories extends state of emergency, lawmakers visit wildfire evacuation centre in Edmonton

  A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11 and its premier says she understands the frustration of those forced from their homes.

  Fire

  Aug 30, 2023
  
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• ‘Now I’m angry’: N.W.T. premier calls on Ottawa to provide services in the North

  The premier of the Northwest Territories says she's angry the wildfire-ravaged region doesn't have the same services as the south and called on Canadians to pressure Ottawa to act.

  Fire

  Aug 25, 2023
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• Premier Caroline Cochrane recounts hunt for homeless during Yellowknife evacuation

  Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane said she checked to make sure homeless people weren't forgotten when the territory ordered everyone in its capital to leave.

  Fire

  Aug 21, 2023
• Premiers ring in 2023 with talks of economic improvement, health care, affordability

  Premiers across the country used their New Year's messages to emphasize everything from housing and affordability to healthy lifestyles.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2023
• Northwest Territories legislators pick Caroline Cochrane as new premier

  Cochrane was picked Thursday after three rounds of balloting by the 19 territorial MLAs. She is a two-term member of the legislature and former social worker.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2019