Blaze outside Edzo not ‘imminent threat’ today, says NWT Fire
The risk of the wildfire impacting Behchokǫ̀ at Edzo within the next 48 hours has lessened today, but risks have not entirely settled and the…
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High winds blow wildfire away from Fort Good Hope
But NWT Fire concerned gusts of 50 to 60 km/h could cause flare-ups
The massive wildfire at Fort Good Hope continues to grow, but away from the community. There are concerns that high winds today could cause some…
Wildfire rolls towards Behchokǫ̀’s Edzo neighbourhood, evacuation notice issued
An aggressive initial attack from the air and ground was launched, but extreme conditions led to the fire escaping
There is a risk that a 200-hectare wildfire could impact Behchokǫ̀ in the Edzo neighbourhood within the next 12 to 48 hours based on weather…
Man arrested for allegedly shooting in a parking lot on Canada Day
'Fortunately, no injuries were reported,' says Tuktoyaktuk RCMP
Tuktoyaktuk RCMP says 30-year-old Richard Voudrach was arrested for allegedly shooting at cars parked in a residential area on the morning of July 1. The…
Coroner Service now investigating fatal helicopter crash at Fort Good Hope
Tom Frith passed away while battling an out of control wildfire, a 'testament to his unwavering courage and dedication,' says Great Slave Helicopters
The lone occupant of the helicopter that crashed at Fort Good Hope on Friday was Tom Frith, remembered as a “beacon of light, beloved by…
Wildfire at Fort Good Hope forces Dene National Assembly move to Dettah
The 54th Dene National Assembly will now meet in Dettah later this month, forced to change due to the impacts of the ongoing wildfires at…
Cultural pride front and centre at Indigenous Summer Games
A competition, but also a celebration of traditional sports, Indigenous peoples and their culture.
Athletes from across the NWT — and further afield — gathered in Yellowknife over the weekend for the 2024 Indigenous Summer Games. Hundreds of youth,…
If you return to evacuated Fort Good Hope: ‘Stay at your own risk’
The GNWT and Chief Collin Pierrot plead with residents and others not to enter community
Fort Good Hope remains under an evacuation order and it’s dangerous and irresponsible for anyone to return to the community, residents or not. Stated the…
Hwy 7 fire was out, but hot winds blew it back to life
In Fort Good Hope, emotions raw after helicopter crash and relentless wildfire entering third week
A wildfire along Highway 7 (Liard Trail), which was previously brought under control, flared up under dry conditions and heavy winds, jumped containment, and grew…
UPDATED: Helicopter crashes near Fort Good Hope
Afternoon crash was during wildfire management operations, says official
At approximately 2 p.m. Friday, Fort Good Hope RCMP received a report of a helicopter crash near the wildfire-evacuated community of Fort Good Hope. The…