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Trudeau visiting Northwest Territories ravaged by record wildfiresA fast-moving wildfire in August tore through the hamlet of Enterprise, about 40 kilometres south of Hay River, destroying nearly all of the community's homes and structures.CanadaOct 11, 2023
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N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane says she won’t seek re-electionCaroline Cochrane says representing the N.W.T. has been among the highest honours of her life.CanadaSep 28, 2023
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Workers continue restoring essential services in N.W.T. ahead of fire evacuee returnHay River's mayor said workers are busy bringing essential services online, and hope remains that residents will be allowed to start coming back this weekend.CanadaSep 14, 2023
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Former High River woman survives Alberta floods and now N.W.T. firesFormer High River woman who survived the Alberta floods is now returning to Yellowknife after being evacuatedFireSep 10, 2023
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‘I’m starving’: N.W.T. evacuees waiting for government supportEvacuees in Edmonton have been waiting patiently for financial support from the N.W.T. government but want to see action soon, as some are struggling to get by.CanadaSep 5, 2023
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Hay River resident who lost everything in N.W.T. wildfires grateful town is still standingSandra Patterson Lester shares her harrowing story about surviving a wildfire, losing her home and rebuilding.CanadaSep 4, 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.'FireAug 23, 2023
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N.W.T. wildfire strategy shifts into direct attack with more favourable weatherCooler temperatures, rain and favourable winds this weekend are providing the opportunity to shift fire strategy from defence to offence.FireAug 21, 2023
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Arsenic-contaminated Giant Mine seen as ‘low-risk’ during N.W.T fireA former gold mine five kilometres from Yellowknife is seen as a low fire risk amid the Northwest Territories wildfires. The mine contains over 237,000 tonnes of arsenic trioxide.CanadaAug 21, 2023
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Yellowknife nearly emptied as fire fight continues: ‘Most of the people are now gone’Officials say more than 19,000 people complied with the evacuation, leaving in streams of vehicles south down the highway or by air on evacuation flights.FireAug 19, 2023
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