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RCMP officers posted to Enterprise and Yellowknife checkpoints, patrol flights out of Fort Smith delayed due to smoke

RCMP officers have been posted to the Department of Infrastructure checkpoints outside Enterprise and Yellowknife, to assist with checkpoint maintenance and peacekeeping.  Overnight, Yellowknife RCMP...

Most fire activity restricted to inside fire perimeter, no significant advancement towards the capital

The wildfire outside Yellowknife remains out of control and was last mapped at 174,103 and remains unlikely to reach the outskirts of Yellowknife in...

‘Important 48 hours’ as 174K hectare blaze continues to burn near Yellowknife

The wildfire outside Yellowknife remains out of control and was last mapped at 174,103 hectares burned standing 15km away from the city.  According to NWT...

“It’s a small gesture from us”: Edmonton Elks giving away tickets to NWT evacuees

Evacuees from around the Northwest Territories have flocked to cities and towns across Alberta to evacuate the ongoing wildfire crisis ravaging the territory.  According to...

1,600 people remain in evacuated areas, GNWT reinforces evacuation order

The GNWT has reinforced evacuation order measures under the Emergency Management Act.  In a press conference, Director of Corporate Affairs for the Municipal and Community...

City of Yellowknife and SPCA ensuring safety for any pets left behind

The City of Yellowknife and the NWT SPCA have announced a partnership to ensure the safety of pets that may remain in the city...

Negligible fire growth overnight, 80 firefighters deployed in direct action efforts

The wildfires affecting the capital remain out of control and were last mapped at 174,103 hectares, growing just over 6,000 hectares since the previous...

NWT wildfires impacting communities across the north, supply shortages in Nunavut

As wildfires continue to ravage the Northwest Territories, communities around the north are starting to feel the effects.  Flight delays and cancellations combined with unfavourable...

Crews continue repairs on damaged fibre lines, evacuated Northwestel customers to receive bill credits

Challenging conditions remain for Northwestel technicians addressing fibre damage and internet outages throughout the territory.  According to Northwestel, technicians have continued to make repairs to...

GNWT addresses financial concerns for self-evacuated residents

In a press conference, members of the GNWT alongside community governments addressed the growing concerns residents have regarding financial assistance during the ongoing evacuation...

Canadian North experiencing long wait times on customer care line, Refunds for Yellowknife flights available

Northern-based airline Canadian North has announced they are facing an extremely high volume of calls, resulting in long wait times, due to the ongoing...

Direct attack begins in Yellowknife wildfire, controlled burns considered: NWT Fire

The wildfire outside Yellowknife remains out of control and was last measured at 167,082 hectares burned.  According to NWT Fire, northerly winds are expected today,...

Homeowner caught on doorbell camera reported to police, another arson free night in Yellowknife

Overnight, between the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00am, the Yellowknife RCMP responded to 4 calls for service.  According to police, one call of a suspicious...

NWT Health and Social Services to contact next-of-kin for evacuated Stanton patients

According to the NWT Health and Social Services Authority (HSSA), all Long Term Care residents who have been evacuated from the NWT have been...

NWT Fire evaluating amount of work required to bring Yellowknife blaze to a mop-up stage

The wildfire outside Yellowknife remains out of control and stands 15km from the capital at its closest point.  According to NWT Fire, winds are expected...

“60mm of rain over ten days,”: Mike Westwick discusses what it would take to put out Yellowknife wildfires

After sustained rainfall continued in the North Slave over the weekend, fire experts have analyzed the effects and determined what it would take to...

Online learning not being considered for evacuated NWT students, potential school year delays incoming

Due to the current evacuation status of several NWT communities, the GNWT has announced the likely interruption of the 2023-24 school year.  According to the...

United Way NWT seeking donations after distributing $700,000 to Alberta charities helping NWT fire evacuees

The United Way NWT has distributed all funds received to date to charities that affect over 28,000 NWT wildfire evacuees, amounting to over $700,000. The...

“We didn’t get much rain”: Mayor Alty speaks on potential return home for Yellowknife

As fire evacuations settle down in Yellowknife, many residents have been left wondering when they can return.  Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty spoke on the issue,...

“It makes it very hard when you’re all split up”: Former NWT Premier Bob McLeod shares evacuation experience

After 68% of the Northwest Territories were evacuated this fire season, a surprising face was spotted at the Westin Calgary Airport evacuation centre.  Former Premier...

Recommendation to delay Territorial Election due to wildfires receives ‘clear support’ from caucus

Given the current wildfire circumstances, NWT Legislative Assembly Speaker of the House, the Honorable Frederick Blake Jr, has received a recommendation from the Chief...

City begins garbage collection for essential workers at three designated locations

The City of Yellowknife has released a message for essential staff who have remained in the city throughout the evacuation process.  According to the City,...

Rainfall opens up opportunities for direct attack on perimeter of Yellowknife wildfire

The wildfire outside Yellowknife remains out of control and was last mapped at 167,082 hectares burned in the territory.  According to NWT Fire, more than...

Watering plants, stray dog searches: Mounties staying busy in evacuated Yellowknife

After the Yellowknife RCMP has ramped up service in and around the city, the calls for service have gone up as well.  According to NT...
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