An abandoned campfire full of garbage left burning near Cameron River was snuffed out before it could pose a danger to nearby cabins. The fire had to be dug out yesterday by multiple firefighters with an entire truck of water used to extinguish it, NWT Fire stated this morning. Mike…
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 are calm enough that firefighters should be able to continue to make good progress on the fire,” NWT Fire spokesperson Mike Westwick stated in…
A 24-year-old man from Yellowknife is dead, possibly after being assaulted at the Raven Pub one week ago. The man, whose name hasn’t been released, was brought to Stanton Territorial Hospital by EMS on May 15, while in medical distress. Despite life saving efforts, he died in hospital, RCMP stated…
A 31-year-old man is dead following an overnight shooting and RCMP is appealing to the public for information on the crime. It’s the fourth homicide involving firearms in Yellowknife since November. This morning at 12:46 a.m., police received a complaint indicating that someone had been shot inside an apartment building…
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 mid-spring blazes. With the largest fire, southwest of Fort Liard (FS002), about three millimetres of rain fell unevenly in the community since yesterday, NWT…
“They go into different post-secondary schools and (told) they’re not qualified. That’s a real, real hard thing to see.” – Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo. “It costs (the GNWT) a lot of time and money to prepare students who come out with a Grade 12 (diploma). But it’s not really…
“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 roughly 85 residents, 22 members of Jean Marie River gathered earlier this week to discuss the community’s plan for another wildfire season. With new fires…
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 people or structures, stated an NWT Fire update. Mike Westwick is the NWT Fire spokesperson for the 873-hectare Fort Liard blaze (FS002). “Today, winds…
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…