Low water levels, high fuel costs mean possible power rate hikes

A significant increase in the price of diesel fuel over the past two years – it’s about 40-per-cent pricier – has forced the Northwest Territories Power...

Second fire diverts some crews from Fort Good Hope wildfire

A human-caused fire outside the main evacuation community of Norman Wells forces more contingency plans

As firefighters and volunteers were desperately fighting to save Fort Good Hope after a campfire wasn’t extinguished, another “human caused” fire outside of Norman Wells drew...

Sahtu economy ‘faces collapse’ without barge re-supply, says MLA Daniel McNeely

Norman Wells and other communities face possible recession; GNWT says 'all-of-government' help is in the works

Historically low water levels on the Mackenzie River forced the territorial government to cancel its Marine Transportation Services (MTS) barges to Norman Wells and Tulita for...

Flying firefighters spot blaze being sparked

A helicopter crew conducting regular surveillance flights witnessed a lightning strike start the NWT’s newest wildfire, something NWT Fire says is “very rare.” The fire is...

Wildfire fighters outside Fort Liard ‘make good progress’ on weekend, says NWT Fire

There were no new wildfires reported across the NWT over the long weekend and the uncontained Dehcho blaze outside of Fort Liard is being held. “Winds...

Dehcho, South Slave fires held back by rain, helicopters and water bombers

UPDATE: Long-weekend campers need to heed regional open flame restrictions; South Slave ban ends at midnight

Favourable winds and rain have stopped the advance of major wildfires in southern areas of the Northwest Territories, allowing firefighters to make progress in battling the...

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 from...

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 a...

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 increased...

South Nahanni River flows onto stamp series promoting travel and exploration

Renowned Canadian outdoors photographer Colin Field’s photo of paddlers on Tehjeh Deé (the South Nahanni River) in Nááts’įhch’oh (NATS-INCH-OHN) National Park Reserve in the Sahtu region...