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GNWT to roll out financial support for NWT wildfire evacuees

The GNWT has announced financial support is available for residents across the territory who have been affected by wildfires.  Through the Evacuee Income Disruption Support...

UPDATED: Hay River RCMP phone lines down, callers to contact Yellowknife RCMP in the meantime

UPDATE: The Hay River Detachment's phones are back in service. Folks looking to contact the Hay River RCMP can now dial 867-874-1111. The Hay River...

Yellowknife RCMP investigate viral doorbell camera break and enter post

After a social media post reporting a break and enter caught on a doorbell camera in Yellowknife went viral, the Yellowknife RCMP were made...

Infrared scanning indicates minor fire progression, blaze stands 15km from Yellowknife

NWT Fire says drier days are ahead, with temperatures reaching the early-to-mid 20's and wind shifts are expected in the coming days.   In a report,...

Winds could move fire closer to Yellowknife Sunday, but still unlikely to get close to municipal boundary

While the wildfire northwest of Yellowknife isn't expected to reach the municipal boundary this weekend, NWT fire crews say the winds could help push...

Officials urge any non-essential residents in Fort Smith to evacuate as winds forecasted to create increased fire activity

Fort Smith Protective Services says the wind conditions will blow gusts toward the town of Fort Smith over the coming days, and are urging...

Light rain slows Yellowknife wildfire, threat remains

As the diamond capital continues to feel the heat this wildfire season, cool temperatures and favourable conditions have slowed fire growth outside the city.  According...

Nearly 70 per cent of NWT population evacuated as wildfires continue to burn

68 per cent of the Northwest Territories has been evacuated,  as the exodus of residents continues to wind down in Yellowknife.  Light rainfall, alongside favourable...

Fire “unlikely” to reach Yellowknife borders over weekend: NWT Fire

Still approximately 15 kilometres away from the municipal boundary of Yellowknife, NWT Fire officials believe it to be unlikely the fire will reach the...

Two arrested on crack cocaine charges, Yellowknife RCMP respond to numerous calls overnight

As the City continues to evacuate, with over 19,000 already fleeing to the south, the Yellowknife RCMP continues to respond to disturbances in the...

Two arrested in Yellowknife home invasion, charges pending: RCMP

The evening of August 18th, around 11:09pm, Members of the Yellowknife RCMP responded to a complaint regarding a home invasion.  Upon arrival, RCMP were told...

Hot weather and unfavourable winds expected to hit Yellowknife August 19-21

Unfavourable conditions are headed to the Diamond Capital over the weekend, NWT Fire reports. According to NWT Fire, hot temperatures in the 20's and winds...

City of Edmonton opens evacuation centre for Yellowknife evacuees, 974 residents and 60 pets registered

The City of Edmonton opened an evacuation centre to support Yellowknife evacuees on August 18, 2023.  The City of Edmonton has begun accepting Yellowknife evacuees...

Evacuation center operations ceased at Multiplex due to low intake: GNWT

The Multiplex has closed as an evacuation centre as of 5 p.m. Friday. The GNWT says the decision was made due to low intake. officials...

19,000 and counting evacuated from Yellowknife since order issued

More than 19,000 people have evacuated from the City of Yellowknife since an evacuation issue was ordered on Wednesday. On Friday evening, Minister of Environment...

Evacuate today: City of Yellowknife

The city is urging all residents who haven't left yet to leave today. In a statement Friday the city did not mince words and...

Yellowknife RCMP investigate suspected arson linked to Deh Cho Boulevard fire

The Yellowknife RCMP are investigating a fire on Deh Cho Boulevard as arson. Mounties were called to the area in the early hours of...

“Critical, challenging days ahead” as fire crews continue to battle fire, conditions in Yellowknife region

Still 15 kilometres away northwest from the City of Yellowknife boundaries as of August 18th, NWT fire crews continue their full-court press to try...

Officials offer up “what to do before you leave” tips for evacuees

The City of Yellowknife, in partnership with the GNWT and the Department of National Defence, have announced several precautionary steps for Yellowknifers to take...

Evacuees line up for second day of flights out of Yellowknife

As evacuees head back to line up at Sir John Franklin High School to register as one of the approximately 2,000 people able...

City urging all residents to heed evacuation order

Officials with the City of Yellowknife are pleading with all residents to follow the evacuation order set down by the Government of the Northwest...

Wildfire approximately 15 km from Yellowknife municipal boundary

The wildfire threat to the capital region remains despite little movement in the wildfire overnight Wednesday. According to the GNWT update released Thursday morning,...

Yellowknife RCMP to step up patrols during evacuation period

The Yellowknife RCMP has announced they will be increasing police presence in the City as evacuations continue.  According to a release, the RCMP have deployed...

Flights to Calgary for at-risk residents scheduled throughout the afternoon

Flights to Calgary are scheduled to depart from YZF at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 8:30pm.  According to the GNWT, only residents who do not...
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