City, YKDFN launch sprinkler system to protect communities from wildfires
Approximately 100 years ago a wildfire left Dettah smoldering, giving it the name which translates to “bunt point.” “We don’t want history to repeat itself,”…
Environment
Wildfire outside Norman Wells believed to be human caused
The fire is now under control
A wildfire discovered over the weekend outside Norman Wells is believed to be human caused. The department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) says on…
SLFN Chief upset by suspended oilsand monitoring
'We have zero benefits from the oilsands projects, but we get 100 per cent of the environmental issues'
Smith’s Landing First Nation Chief Gerry Cheezie says his community has been battling Alberta on environmental practices for more than 50 years. So the fact…
Bathurst caribou herd ‘not repopulating itself’
The latest results from the Tłı̨chǫ Government's monitoring program show a continuing decline.
Despite two years of “perfect conditions” for caribou, Tłı̨chǫ monitors are still seeing a low calf-to-cow ratio in the Kokètì ekwǫ (Bathurst) herd. Petter Jacobsen…
First LGBTQ2S+ camp coming to NWT this summer
LGBTQ2S+ youth from across the North Slave can look forward to canoe trips, campfires and movie nights this summer. This will come as part of…
Feds pledge additional funding to mitigate coastal erosion in Tuktoyaktuk
In an effort to support Tuktoyaktuk’s fight against climate change, the federal government is providing the community with $5.5 million in funding. Some of this…
SLFN climate change initiative begins with survey
Smith’s Landing First Nation (SLFN) invites community members and the broader Fort Smith community to participate in a survey surrounding climate change initiatives in the…
Boil water advisory lifted again in South Slave
For the second time, a nearly two month long boil water advisory has been lifted in Hay River, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Enterprise and Kakisa. The…
Human error plays huge role so far in NWT wildfire season
According to the department of Environment and Natural Resources, over half of the wildfires currently in the NWT have been human-caused. As of today, 16…
Dry conditions spark immediate fire ban in Yellowknife
The City of Yellowknife and Yellowknife Fire Division have issued a ban on open-air fires, effective immediately. The fire ban is now also in…