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Featured, News, Wildfires July 4, 2024

Rain brings relief as Edzo wildfire status updated to ‘Being Held’

'With continued firefighting efforts and expected weather, we do not expect it to grow at this time,' says NWT Fire


NWT Fire information officer Mike Westwick says in a Thursday fire update that the Edzo wildfire, also known as ZF011, has been held at 230 hectares. This lightning-caused fire started on the west shores of Marian Lake on June 30. An evacuation notice was issued for the community of Edzo…

Featured, News, Weather, Wildfires July 2, 2024

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 conditions and fire activity. The fire is 17 kilometres from the community one hour’s drive from Yellowknife and was caused by lightning on the west…

Featured, News, Wildfires July 2, 2024

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 all who had the privilege of knowing him,” by his employer Great Slave Helicopters. The company posted this statement this afternoon: “It is with profound…

Culture, Featured, News July 2, 2024

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, parents and adult competitors attended the three-day games at Ecole St. Patrick High School in Yellowknife. Organized by Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT, the Summer Games…

Featured, News, Weather, Wildfires July 1, 2024

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 GNWT on Sunday: “We can confirm from all levels of emergency management that there are no plans to move any evacuees back to the community…