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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New Marine Transportation Services schedule to reflects low water levels
Beginning this week, all cargo destined for Norman Wells will now be directed to Tuktoyuktuk. This change comes from extremely low water levels around the…
‘Heartbreaking stories, memories and pain,’ the Red Dress Day march stirs up emotions
Hundreds march through Yellowknife to honour victims on what is also known as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
“We must remember and share the heartbreaking stories, memories and pain that was felt by survivors and family members are missing and murdered indigenous women…