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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...

2023 YELLOWKNIFE EVACUATION GUIDE

Sheltering in place is available as a last resort for residents who are unable to evacuate by road or by air.  If residents do not...

Valleyview, Fox Creek, Red Deer, and Calgary to host Yellowknife evacuees: GNWT

Following the evacuation order issued for the City of Yellowknife due to fires, the GNWT has released a few details regarding where evacuees from...

GNWT opens evacuation portal for residents online

A full list of all evacuation needs and information has launched through the Government of the Northwest Territories website. The evacuation order, was issued...

Evacuation flights out of Yellowknife to begin departing 1 p.m. Thursday

Flights for residents in Yellowknife, Dettah, Ingraham Trail, and Ndilǫ who are unable to evacuate by vehicle will begin taking off out of the...

Evacuation decision made as highway currently “safe and open for residents to evacuate”: Minister Thompson

The territorial government is urging Yellowknife residents to evacuate by order of fire risk. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Shane Thompson, says that...

Evacuation order issued for City of Yellowknife, Ndilǫ, Dettah

An evacuation order has been issued for the City of Yellowknife, Dettah, Ingraham Trail and Ndilǫ. The evacuation order was issued by the GNWT shortly...

GNWT Taking Over Operation of Emergency Measures in Yellowknife

The GNWT will be officially taking over wildfire preparation operations in the City of Yellowknife. Extensive progress has been made by the City, working with...

Three North Slave Parks are now Closed to the Public

Several parks in the North Slave Area have just been closed to the public out of wildfire concerns. NWT Parks are asking residents to immediately...
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