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Shelter-in-place order reactivated, Fort Simpson wildfire active near tank farm

Fire Alice Daniels -
The Village of Fort Simpson reported that at approximately 7:00 pm last night wildfire FS016, which caused the evacuation order for the community earlier this week, burned around the tank farm at the Wrigley turnoff.

Modular homes made in Hay River on way to Ulukhaktok onboard MTS

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
Housing NWT says modular homes, constructed as five duplex buildings, valued at $150 million are scheduled to arrive in Ulukhaktok in early August. The units were loaded onto a Marine Transportation Services vessel to depart Hay River on July 6. The housing units will make a journey across the Great Slave Lake, down the Mackenzie River to the Arctic Ocean, over a distance of more than 2,200 kilometres.

Two new fires reported in the NWT

Fire Alice Daniels -
NWT Fire reported last evening that only two new fires had been identified in the territory.

Public access temporarily restricted after findings of bacteria at Fred Henne

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
The territorial government says water testing is underway after recent findings of bacteria, including E. coli recently detected at Fred Henne Territorial Park. Public swimming, wading and shoreline play at the main beach area have been temporarily restricted in the meantime.

Alberta proposes pipeline through southern B.C. constructed by Trans Mountain and Pembina

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Alberta’s proposed new oil pipeline would be built along a southern route to the B.C. coast through a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.

Canada, B.C. reach agreement preserving oil tanker ban if Alberta pipeline proceeds

Business Emily Joveski -
Canada and British Columbia announced a broad agreement that would preserve the oil tanker moratorium on the north coast and ensure B.C. would see economic benefits if Alberta’s proposed pipeline project goes forward.

Update on Fort Simpson wildfire

Fire Alice Daniels -
FS016, the wildfire burning near Fort Simpson, has still not entered the town and continues to burn adjacent to it, but NWT Fire says there is still the threat of further growth.

Yellowknife RCMP ask for public assistance in locating wanted suspect

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
Yellowknife RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate a suspect who is wanted in connection to alleged assault.

Tuktoyaktuk RCMP and partners recover drowning victim

RCMP Alice Daniels -
Tuktoyaktuk RCMP responded to reports of a suspected drowning near Reindeer Point shortly before 7:00 pm on July 1.

18 new wildfires found in the territory

Fire Alice Daniels -
NWT Fire has reported that as of 8:00 pm last night there were 18 new fires burning in the territory.

Hundreds show for Canada Parade on Wıìlıìdeh Avenue in Yellowknife

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse -
Hundreds of people line Wıìlıìdeh Avenue in downtown Yellowknife for the Canada Day parade. As the parade began, a wave of loud cheers erupted. The parade saw some new traditions launched, paying homage to soccer in Canada and the FIFA games taking place this year in parts of the coutnry. 
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