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U.S ratchets down tariff threat after pair of talks between Trump, Trudeau

Northwest Territories Ethan Montague -
There will be no tariffs against Canada, at least, for now. This after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the 25 per cent tariffs that were slated to be levied...

Three Yellowknife organizations share $15K funding boost from Canada Post Community Foundation

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague -
Three Yellowknife-based organizations will be sharing $15K in Canada Post Community Foundation grants. The Yellowknife Playschool Association, the NWT Montessori Society, and the Sport North Federation will each see a...

MP McLeod announces $625K federal investment in Aurora College to support skilled trades training

News Ethan Montague -
In an effort to help recruiting, retention, and training for apprentices in skilled trades, NWT MP Michael McLeod has announced a $625K federal funding bump for Aurora College's "Updating,...

NWT receives first $9 million federal funding boost for infrastructure projects

News Ethan Montague -
The federal government has transferred $9 million to the Northwest Territories under the Canada Community-Building Fund to support communities across the territory for local infrastructure priorities. According to the feds,...

GNWT encourages organizations to apply for Take a Kid Trapping funding

News Ethan Montague -
The GNWT is urging residents across the territory to apply for Take a Kid Trapping funding in an effort to get more young people out on the land. Schools, Indigenous...

YKCC to test out new Performance Program during 2024-25 season

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague -
The Yellowknife Curling Club will be testing out a newly created Performance Program during its 2024-25 season. According to the YKCC, a "curling club pro" was hired to provide programming...

Northwestel invites northern artists to pick up their brushes and paint during 2025 Northwestel Directory Art Contest

News Ethan Montague -
Northwestel is calling for northern artists to enter the 2025 Northwestel Directory Art Contest. The event has been a longstanding tradition at Northwestel after its inception in 1979. Each year,...

City of Yellowknife and union representing city employees ratify collective agreement

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague -
The City of Yellowknife has announced that the Public Service Alliance of Canada Local X0345 and City Council have ratified a new Collective Agreement after several weeks of negotiations. The...

Premier Simpson releases statement on the passing of former MLA and friend Tony Whitford

News Ethan Montague -
NWT Premier R.J. Simpson has released a statement following the passing of beloved public servant and former MLA, Tony...

City releases updated emergency management plans, building on 2023 Wildfire After-Action Assessment

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague -
The City of Yellowknife has released its updated Community Emergency Plan and Evacuation Plan. According to the city, the plans...

NWT authorities apprehend one after 12-hour standoff with police

News Ethan Montague -
An individual reportedly suffering from a mental health crisis has been apprehended by Aklavik authorities after reports of an...

Large item garbage pickup returns to Yellowknife

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague -
The City of Yellowknife’s Large Item Pickup Event is back for one week starting next Monday. During the event,...

Snowking XXX seeks performers for 2025 festival

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague -
The Snowking Winter Festival has announced an open call for performers for Snowking XXX. The festival is scheduled from March...

Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. pleads guilty to one charge after worker sustains “severe hand injury” last January

News Ethan Montague -
Diavik Diamond Mine Incorporated has been sentenced under the Northwest Territories Mine Health and Safety Act following an incident...

Aurora College hosting virtual Research and Data Management workshops in October

News Ethan Montague -
Aurora College will be hosting a series of Research Data Management Workshops this October in Fort Smith, Inuvik, and...

YKCares raises more than $20K during Co-op food drive

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague -
The YKCares Food Drive at Co-op managed to raise more than $20,000 during its 2024 event earlier this month. The...
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Yellowknife Multiplex activated as reception and lodging for evacuees

Northwest Territories
Evacuees from the Liidlii Kue First Nation and the village of Fort Simpson are heading to Yellowknife after a wildfire spotted close to the airport Friday spread. An evacuation order was issued Sunday night. In a message on Sunday, Yellowknife city officials said the Multiplex has been activated as a reception and lodging centre for evacuees and will be closed to the public until further notice.

More than 50 new wildfires spotted in N.W.T. since Friday

Fire
On Sunday, Wildland firefighters mobilized aggressive responses to wildfires in the Dehcho within 7 km of the Fort Simpson airport and another within 12 km of Wrigley. Another lightning-caused fire was detected about 19 km from Hay River, within the 2023 burn area.

Evacuation Order issued for Liidlii Kue and Ft Simpson

Fire
An evacuation order has been issued for Liidlii Kue and Fort Simpson after a wildfire broke out near the airport on Friday. Evacuees from the two communities are being welcomed to the city of Yellowknife, to take shelter at the Multiplex at 41 Kam Lake Road.

FS015 expands north, remains 12 km from Wrigley with winds forecast in favour

Fire
FS015 has expanded northwards of Wrigley but remains about 12 km north of the community, say NWT Fire officials as of their latest report 3 p.m. Sunday.“The fire grew significantly to the north and somewhat to the west and will be highly visible from the community, but has not moved closer to town,” said Wildland fire crews.

6 airtankers action FS015 12 km north of Wrigley

Fire
After ten new fires were detected in the N.W.T., Wildland Fire officials issued a bulletin warning that an out of control fire has advanced within 12 km north of the community of Wrigley. Officials advised that as of 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, FS015 had not advanced closer. “At this time, the fire has not moved closer to Wrigley, and current wind conditions are favourable.” Six airtankers are actioning the fire.