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Fires expected to move 5km east towards Yellowknife, expected to reach Highway 3 tomorrow

The wildfire outside of Yellowknife remains out of control and was last mapped at 162,936 hectares burned.  According to NWT Fire, the blaze now stands...

Enterprise fibre line damage identified, Northwestel office up and running

After the wildfire near Hay River tore through Enterprise in the past week, work putting out hotspots in the community has begun.  According to the...

Evacuation order extended for Highway 3 between km 284 and 329

NWT Fire has extended the Evacuation Order for Highway 3 between kilometre markers 284 and 329. Anyone remaining in the area is instructed to leave...

Long Lake fire determined to be arson, four female youths charged in separate incident

Following a blaze identified near Long Lake in Yellowknife yesterday, Yellowknife RCMP were on patrol and took notice around 10:03pm calling the Yellowknife Fire...

Minister Shane Thompson issues territory-wide State of Emergency

Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Shane Thompson has issued a Territorial State of Emergency shortly after the City of Yellowknife issued their own,...

Evacuation alert issued for parts of Yellowknife

The City of Yellowknife has issued an Evacuation Alert for some areas of the city due to the 'real potential threat' to public safety...

NWT SPCA working to identify pet boarding location in case of Yellowknife evacuations

After the City of Yellowknife announced an Evacuation Alert for parts of the city yesterday, the NWT SPCA has announced they are working closely...

Evacuation Alert will ‘likely be upgraded’ to order by Thursday, controlled burns delayed due to winds

Wildfires surrounding the capital continue to burn strong near the Ingraham Trail. The fire nearing the Ingraham Trail remains out of control and was last...

‘There is very little fire history in the area’: GNWT addresses several concerns regarding Yellowknife wildfire

In a meeting with the GNWT, ministers representing their respective departments gathered to discuss the ongoing wildfire situation outside Yellowknife.  ECC Minister Shane Thompson spoke...

Wildfire now 16km from Yellowknife, ash and smoke visible in the capital

The wildfire along Highway 3 now stands 16km from the City of Yellowknife at its closest point, with 162,000 hectares burned.  According to NWT Fire,...

LIVE: GNWT Yellowknife fire press conference August 15

7:13- Julie Green speaking on status of seniors, relocating long-term care individuals to Calgary and Edmonton. Reduced service at Stanton Hospital. 7:15 Mayor Alty speaks...

Crews complete numerous fire break lines and sprinkler areas, City of Yellowknife continues preparedness measures

As part of fire smart measures being taken by the City, the City of Yellowknife completed several firebreak and sprinkler areas in several communities. According...

Northwestel in ‘state of readiness’ regarding potential service interruptions due to wildfires, City establishes communication plans

As hundreds of wildfires continue to ravage communities throughout the NWT, internet and data communication services have been greatly impacted by damage to key...

Wildfire travels 7km closer to Yellowknife since last update, air missions scheduled in the east

The wildfire between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀ remains out of control and was last mapped at 136,109 hectares burned and the blaze has reached Boundary...

‘It depends on fire behaviour’: Mayor Alty addresses concerns surrounding evacuation plans

Following the City of Yellowknife's announcement issuing a State of Emergency for the capital, some Yellowknifers still have questions about what exactly the procedure...

Solid Waste Facility extends hours for yard waste as part of Fire Smart efforts by the City

Beginning today (August 15), the City of Yellowknife has extended public hours for the Solid Waste Facility until Sunday, August 20, 2023.  Residents will be...

Fires breach lines overnight, evacuation order announced for Highway 3 residents

The wildfire between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀ remains out of control and was last mapped at 136,109 hectares burned and the blaze has reached Boundary...

Aurora College delays fall semester start due to wildfires

New and returning students to Aurora College will have to wait another month to hit the books, as the post secondary facility has pushed...

City of Yellowknife Declares State of Local Emergency

The City of Yellowknife has officially declared a State of Emergency due to the surrounding wildfires. In an emergency meeting that took place on the...

Chief Johnson speaks on sprinkler plans to combat Highway 3 wildfire

In council today, Yellowknife Fire Chief Nelson Johnson was in attendance to speak on the Yellowknife Fire Division's plans to establish safe perimeters around...

City of Yellowknife addresses several concerns regarding potential evacuation framework

In a special council meeting Monday, Yellwknife City Manager Sheila Bassi-Kellet, alongside Yellowknife councillors and emergency responders answered several "what if" questions lingering on...

150+ NWT wildfire evacuees registered in Grande Prairie

As evacuees from several NWT communities spread out across northern Alberta, officials with the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership say nearly 200 residents have...

Yellowknife has Begun Firesmarting Procedures

The City of Yellowknife has officially begun firesmarting procedures. Heavy equipment has been deployed to help expand the sand pits, and residents are asked to...

Nortwestel speaks on damaged infrastructure, internet and cell service outages

Telecommunications throughout the territory have been severely disrupted due to rising wildfire activity in nearly every region of the NWT.  Northwestel, the predominant internet service,...
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