Photo of the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge from Tlicho website.
News
Less than 1 min.read

Vehicle Fire Extinguished Near Fort Providence

Connor Pitre
By Connor Pitre

On July 26th, a vehicle fire broke out on Highway 3, temporarily closing down the road while emergency crews responded.

The large fire broke out at Fort Providence near the Highway 3 and Highway 1 juncture, about five kilometres south of the Deh Cho Bridge.

The area was only closed for a short time, and is open once again. The Fort Providence Fire Department and the GNWT Department of Infrastructure were on the scene to get the situation under control.

According to the RCMP, there were no injuries reported from this incident.

Connor Pitre
Connor Pitre
Born and raised in Central Alberta, Connor Pitre attended the Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatchewan, before making his way to the NWT in November of 2021. Since then, he has become a regular staple of the True North FM crew in the News department, and occasionally filling in on the afternoon show.

Continue Reading

You may also like



cjcd Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Break-up risk for Ft Liard passes and snowmelt “near complete” in Hay River Basin

Northwest Territories
According to data collected by scientists with the territory's Environment and Climate Change Department, the spring break-up of ice on the Hay River continues with water levels remaining “well below average.” As of 2 p.m. today, the data collected also showed that break-up risk has passed for the community of Fort Liard.

Yellowknife’s McHappy Day has raised much more than $300K over the years

Northwest Territories
McHappy Day in Yellowknife has been supporting a cause close to the hearts of Northerners for more than three decades now..

New NWT initiative named AIP laureate

Northwest Territories
The Land Remembers Us, a new initiative in the NWT that supports healing and cultural revitalization for residential school survivors and their families, was named an Arctic Inspiration Prize laureate at a ceremony last night.

Behchokǫ̀ March Calls for Justice for Missing and Murdered Boys and Men alongside MMIW2S

Northwest Territories
Hundreds gathered in Behchokǫ̀ today for a march and ceremony to remember the Missing and Murdered First Nations, Inuit and Metis Women, Girls, Two Spirit persons, LGBTQIA+ persons, Boys and Men.

Spring Trade Show 2026

Hidden
Brought to you by Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce & 100.1...