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6 airtankers action FS015, advanced within 12 km north of Wrigley

Fire Lisa Iesse -
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.

FS016 remains out of control, Wildland crews prevent its advance

Fire Lisa Iesse -
With FS016 remaining about 7 km east of the Fort Simpon airport, an evacuation alert remains in effect for Liidlii Kue First Nation and Fort Simpson, says NWT Fire. Wildland firefighters say FS016 has not advanced as of Friday evening, the blaze remains out of control.

Ft Simpson Long-term care residents moved to Yellowknife as precaution, says health authority

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
As a precautionary measure, the health and social services authority relocated long-term care residents from Fort Simpson to the Łıwegǫ̀atì Building in Yellowknife on Friday evening. According to public message posted by the authority, the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.”

Ft Simpson and Liidlii Kue First Nation placed on evacuation alert

Fire Lisa Iesse -
On Friday evening, Wildland and community officials placed Fort Simpson and Liidlii Kue First Nation on an evacuation alert. They are advising the public that conditions could change quickly for a wildfire spotted Friday near the community airport.

Chief Mackenzie raises concerns over latest bill on clean drinking water

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
Dene National Chief George Mackenzie said renewed federal attention to the water crisis facing First Nations communities is welcome, but added that the latest bill on clean drinking water was developed and introduced without the “consultation, cooperation, or consent” of First Nations.

Northern Premiers meet for annual forum

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Premiers from Canada’s three northern territories met this week for the Northern Premiers Forum this week to discuss the issues facing northern communities.

City of Yellowknife seeking input on Niven Lake Ravine Trail

City of Yellowknife Alice Daniels -
The City of Yellowknife is asking residents and trail-users to weigh in on the planned improvements to the Niven Lake Ravine Trail. 

NICO Project Access Road gets conditional approval

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
The NICO Project Access Road was just approved for conditional funding through the First and Last Mile Fund. The news comes on the heels of Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson visit to Yellowknife and the commitment of more than $73 million by the feds to be invested in mining and infrastructure projects across the country.

NWT Seniors’ Society releases new scam prevention booklet

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
The NWT Seniors’ Society has released their new publication, Be Scam Safe, to help seniors keep themselves safe from financial scams.

Federal investment in mining infrastructure announced

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson has announced that up to $73 million will be invested in mining and infrastructure projects across the country.  

Crews continue to battle fires in N.W.T.

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
As crews action wildfires across the territory, hot and dry conditions are anticipated to continue into early next week, with a chance of thunderstorms.
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