N.w.t.

• Northwest Territories evacuee reflects on having baby while waiting to return home

  Edison, a resident of Hay River, N.W.T., had a baby girl on Aug. 23 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, a little more than a week after they were evacuated due to the wildfire.

  Fire

  Sep 7, 2023
  
• ‘Stand tall’: N.W.T. officials preparing for a battle against Hay River wildfire

  A wildfire official says the town of Hay River will be at risk over the next few days with strong winds and high temperatures making a dangerous situation even worse.

  Fire

  Sep 1, 2023
  
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• Fire activity expected to kick up in N.W.T., Mounties warn against re-entering

  Fire activity along a key N.W.T. highway is expected to kick up in the coming days, while RCMP say they'll stop a potentially large group from trying to re-enter.

  Fire

  Aug 31, 2023
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• Northwest Territories extends state of emergency, lawmakers visit wildfire evacuation centre in Edmonton

  A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11 and its premier says she understands the frustration of those forced from their homes.

  Fire

  Aug 30, 2023
• Canadian Table Tennis Championships in Hay River cancelled due to N.W.T. wildfires

  The Canadian Table Tennis Championships scheduled for Sept. 22-24 in Hay River, N.W.T., have been cancelled due to the ongoing wildfire situation in the territory.

  Sports

  Aug 24, 2023
• N.W.T. officials turning away Yellowknife residents trying to return: ‘It’s not safe’

  Northwest Territories officials are using roadblocks to turn back Yellowknife residents who are attempting to return home despite the city still being under a state of emergency.

  Fire

  Aug 24, 2023
• Yellowknife veterinarian helps pets flee fires, supports animals left behind

  'I can't even imagine having to evacuate and not being able to take your pets, and it's the least I can do to be here and help support those people who are already so stressed.'

  Fire

  Aug 19, 2023
• Minister of Energy and Natural Resources talks wildfire response in Saskatoon

  Jonathan Wilkinson said Ottawa is doing everything it can to offer resources to the provinces ablaze and is taking suggestions from all levels of government.

  Fire

  Aug 19, 2023
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• ‘It’s a lot’: N.W.T. evacuees face long lines as they arrive to Calgary

  Evacuees from Yellowknife continue to pour into Calgary with 26 flights arriving on Friday and more coming in after a long journey by car or truck.

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2023
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• Wildfire smoke from N.W.T. and B.C. affecting air quality in northern Ontario

  Environment Canada says wildfire smoke drifting from western and northern parts of the country has created hazardous air quality in parts of northern Ontario that could get worse.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2023