Dehcho, South Slave fires held back by rain, helicopters and water bombers

UPDATE: Long-weekend campers need to heed regional open flame restrictions; South Slave ban ends at midnight

Favourable winds and rain have stopped the advance of major wildfires in southern areas of the Northwest Territories, allowing firefighters to make progress in battling the...

High-school grads ‘led to believe’ diploma will open post-secondary doors, says Aurora College chair

“They go into different post-secondary schools and (told) they’re not qualified. That’s a real, real hard thing to see.” – Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo. “It...

Fear looms over Jean Marie River as wildfire season intensifies, says SAO

“Not being able to get out is the biggest fear that we heard,” says Tammy Neal, Jean Marie River’s SAO,  at a public meeting. Out of roughly...

Three days of ‘more favourable winds’ will help battle Fort Liard blaze, says NWT Fire

UPDATE: In separate blaze, NWT Fire confirms two structures lost along Hwy 1 and more properties are at risk

Some promising news for people in the Dehcho region, as a shift in winds today will push the uncontained blaze back on itself and away from...

More money, easier access in ‘very simple’ new wildfire relief program, says premier

Last summer’s poorly received evacuee relief programs will be simplified and enhanced, Premier R.J. Simpson said today. The new Emergency Evacuation Relief Program will provide a...

Wildfire not advanced on Fort Liard as of Tuesday morning

Wildfire No. FS002 southwest of Fort Liard remains out of control, but heavy winds Monday did not advance it closer towards the community. Lighter winds today...

Fort Liard wildfire doubles in size overnight

The South Slave region is under a fire ban effectively until May 17

The fire (FS002) located 19 kilometers southwest of Fort Liard has grown from 352 hectares to 639 hectares. It has nearly doubled in size since yesterday....

RCMP in search of a missing man near Behchokǫ̀

Ralph Beaulieu was reported overdue for a scheduled pickup

Behchokǫ̀ RCMP is searching for 54-year-old Ralph Beaulieu. He was reported missing after failing to arrive for a scheduled pickup at his cabin. Beaulieu is described...

Wildfire puts Fort Liard on high alert

A fire located 19 km outside Fort Liard was deemed ‘out of control’ on Sunday. A total of five fire crews, three helicopters and two protection...

Fort Liard faces wildfire threat, evacuation notice issued

Highway 7 at NWT and BC boarder has closed due to two active wildfires

An evacuation notice has been issued for Fort Liard this afternoon due to an overwinter fire 22 kilometres southwest. The notice states there is an increased...