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The Yellowknife Fire Division responded to reports of flames near Pilot’s Monument in Old Town, on Thursday morning, May 29. Firefighters found a small wooden structure about 400 feet from the road that was mostly destroyed by fire. Nearby brush had also started to ignite, but crews quickly brought the…

Indigenous governments and organizations impacted by the 2023 wildfire season have been given a total of $15 million to reimburse them for expenses incurred supporting their members. Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal stated in a release: “The funding will support Indigenous governments and organizations who stepped up to provide…