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 one-time payment of $800 for residents 18 years and older, and $400 for each dependent under the age of 18 per evacuation event. “So…
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 today are still seen as significant and could continue to put pressure on efforts to prevent the fire from crossing to the east shores of…
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 yesterday. N.W.T. Fire warns that higher winds this afternoon may intensify the fire west of the Liard River, potentially spreading northward and posing challenges to…
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 described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall with grey hair and brown eyes. Beaulieu was last known to be at a cabin located 40…
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 protection units have since been deployed to contain it. The fire (FS002) is approximately 352 hectares in size, according to N.W.T Fire. Today’s forecast calls…
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 risk to the community due to wildfire, and residents are advised to keep vehicles fueled and prepare an emergency kit. Firefighters are setting up…
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 Rampart Rapids south of Fort Good Hope. This is according to Marine Transportation Services (MTS) and reflected in its newest schedule. Essentially, the communities of…
“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 and girls and to LGBTQ people. We must continue to tell the story of every missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.” – Elizabeth Biscaye,…
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 has received the stamp of approval from Canada Post. The small-town Ontario photographer’s image is included in the 2024 From Far and Wide series,…
An overwinter fire in the South Slave region that posed no threat to communities, cabins, or infrastructure and has been extinguished. The fire was discovered through infrared scanning and patrols about seven kilometres north-northeast of Enterprise and 27 kilometres south of Hay River on the far side of the river…