Environment

Nahanni Butte launching new guardian program to help manage Nahanni park

The new Nahʔą Dehé K’ehodi program will bring 10 jobs to the community.


The Nahʔą Dehé Dene Band in Nahanni Butte has a new on-the-land guardianship program in the works. The Nahʔą Dehé K’ehodi program is part of a recent agreement between the band, Dehcho First Nations and Parks Canada to advance the co-management of Nahanni National Park Reserve. According to Soham Srimani,…



Wildfire claims two cabins near Wrigley

Two cabins south of Wrigley have burned in the territory’s largest active wildfire. According to Mike Westwick, wildfire information officer, one of the cabins belonged to Pehdzeh Ki First Nation and is “believed to have burned more than one week ago.” In a statement, he said the other cabin likely…



Edéhzhíe designated national wildlife area

The Edéhzhíe Protected Area in the Dehcho is now also a national wildlife area. The federal government made the designation earlier this week to mark the beginning of  National Indigenous History Month. The designation means Edéhzhíe’s lands, waters and biodiversity are protected by federal wildlife laws and regulations. It also means…



Recovery in K’atl’odeeche and Hay River begins

With floodwaters finally receding, residents in Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation can start returning to their communities to assess the damage. Images show some roads still covered with water, others having been eaten away by the water, broken and displaced structures, and a ton of debris.  “We understand your…




All of Hay River ordered to evacuate

The Town of Hay River issued a community-wide evacuation order Wednesday night, at 11 p.m. Leadership is asking all residents evacuating to register at the community centre, call 1-833-699-0188, or using the online form. Residents have begun leaving for other communities. Those going to Yellowknife should go to the Multiplex…