Health-care staff shortage a ‘crisis,’ MLA proposes task force
Health care is in crisis and housing is in peril. And a forest fire is moving north slowly, now 75 kilometres from Fort Resolution. Those…
Wildfires
Fire ban issued in Hay River, border fire still considered ‘out of control’
The fire ban is effective through June 7, 2024
Two new wildfires were reported in South Slave over the weekend. One of the wildfires (SS010) is located 75 kilometres east of Fort Resolution. It…
Wildfire crossed the NWT-Alberta border, Highway 1 open with traffic control
'Significant fire activity has been seen due to warm temperatures and high winds,' says NWT Fire
The fire (SS009/HTZ001) has crossed the NWT-Alberta border as of Friday afternoon. Fire crews are setting up structure protections for the 60th Parallel Visitor Information…
Careless campers leave campfire full of garbage near Cameron River
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…
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….
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…
Fear looms over Jean Marie River as wildfire season intensifies, says SAO
“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…
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…
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…
Wildfire not advanced on Fort Liard as of Tuesday morning
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…