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Inuvik Police asking for assistance in locating missing person

Inuvik RCMP are asking for assistance from the public in locating a man who has been reported missing.  

21 new long-term care beds needed according to report

The NWT Bureau of Statistics has released their report on the demand for long-term care beds in the Northwest Territories.

Crews demobilizing at several fires around the territory

Warm weather is expected to continue over the next few days. NWT Fire reminds residents that the fire season is still ongoing and asks that everyone does their part to help prevent human-caused wildfires in the territory.

B.C. RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

RCMP said one person has died near Summerland as a result of the Bald Range wildfire.

Penticton mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.

Kelowna Airport facing cancellations as wildfires pose challenges

Wildfires and smoky skies in the Okanagan have been affecting flights at Kelowna International Airport.

Penticton on edge as Bald Range evacuation alerts reach city boundary

Penticton was on edge Saturday night as evacuation alerts tied to the Bald Range wildfire reached the city boundary and officials urged residents to prepare grab-and-go kits, according to the City of Penticton.

Vernon-adjacent wildfire being held as evacuation restrictions ease

The Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon, B.C. is now classified as being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service, as evacuation restrictions ease in parts of the North Okanagan.

‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared in B.C.

B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens Summerland and forces thousands of people from their homes.

Summerland wildfire grows to 9,500 hectares forcing evacuation, closes Hwy. 97

More than 12,000 people have been ordered out of Summerland as a wildfire west of the community grows to 9,500 hectares and Highway 97 is closed through the area, cutting the main route between Penticton and Peachland.

Summerland loses power as entire community evacuated ahead of wildfire

Summerland is without power after its entire population was ordered to evacuate as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the community.
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