Nwt Wildfire

• N.W.T. wildfire: Hay River residents return after month-long evacuation

  Residents who are returning are being reminded that an evacuation alert remains in place, meaning they should be ready to leave again at short notice if fire conditions change.

  Fire

  Sep 18, 2023
  
• Edmonton closes Expo Centre evacuee registration due to high volumes

  With nearly 7,000 wildfire evacuees registered at Edmonton's Expo Centre, the city has decided to stop registration for new evacuees.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2023
  
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• N.W.T. politicians to discuss next steps in wildfire crisis, ‘Astronomical costs’

  'Disaster financial assistance is definitely needed in our territory, and council continues to urge the federal and territorial government to work together to provide assistance.'

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023
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• Edmonton Elks give Northwest Territories residents free tickets for Sunday’s game

  N.W.T. residents and wildfire evacuees in Edmonton can claim their free tickets to the Elks' Aug. 27 game this week.

  Sports

  Aug 21, 2023
• N.W.T. wildfire strategy shifts into direct attack with more favourable weather

  Cooler temperatures, rain and favourable winds this weekend are providing the opportunity to shift fire strategy from defence to offence.

  Fire

  Aug 21, 2023
• Northwest Territories wildfire evacuees begin to arrive in Winnipeg

  The first round of Yellowknife, NWT residents fleeing wildfires landed in Winnipeg early Saturday. The city and province say they will be providing evacuees with food and shelter.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2023
• Yellowknife is emptying as the N.W.T. wildfires near

  More than 230 fires across the territory have forced half of the population to leave their homes as of Friday, according to National Defence Minister Bill Blair.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023