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Four new fires have been reported in Wood Buffalo and the NWT. The fire near the Whooping Crane nesting area, about 22 kilometres northeast of Highway 5, has more than doubled in size since last week. About 39,907 hectares at last measure, park Firefighters reported that the blaze remained within the Wood Buffalo boundary this weekend despite significant growth at the weekend’s start.

Minister Vince McKay spoke today following the introduction of legislation to strengthen presumptive coverage for firefighters and first responders at the Legislative Assembly.

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson thanked Brigadier-General Daniel Rivière for his service as Commander of Joint Task Force North today, as he prepares to return to Defense headquarters in Ottawa.

The Yellowknife Fire Division is letting residents experience their work up close at their open house on June 13, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

The Office of the Auditor General of Canada has released a report on Child and Family Services in the Northwest Territories, outlining recommendations for how they can be improved.

Scientists say the risk of flooding from ice jams along the Mackenzie Delta has now passed for this season. They also cautioned anyone travelling along the delta to be cautious as water levels are anticipated to fluctuate as ice continues to break-up.

It’s been more than 50 years since Paul Gard first burst onto the softball scene and the legendary pitcher and batter is still going strong. Fresh from being inducted into the NWT Sport Hall of Fame this weekend, he says it was his love for sport and the opportunities he saw sports could give other youth moving forward that fueled him forward.

The federal government says wildfire danger is growing across the country, with more than 18,000 hectares burned so far, over 13,000 in Wood Buffalo. Emergency management Minister Eleanor Olszewski and Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin joined Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty for an announcement on Canada’s wildfire preparedness and the forecast for the 2026 wildfire season.

Minister Vince McKay and Minister Caroline Wawzonek spoke today about electrical systems in the Northwest Territories, and the need for coordinated, long-term planning.