Men’s group in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., meets weekly at sod house to share stories
By Dez Loreen First meeting in July saw 4 people show up — last week saw 24 A growing group
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Fort Providence, N.W.T., evacuation due to fast-moving wildfire expands as emergency personnel ordered out
A fast-moving wildfire that has led to evacuation orders in Fort Providence, N.W.T., was within one kilometre of the hamlet
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Whatı̀ residents evacuating community due to wildfire
The evacuation of Whatı̀, N.W.T., is proceeding in an orderly fashion by road, according to a Northwest Territories fire information
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Officials hope natural barriers hold back wildfire near Whatı̀, N.W.T.
By Tamara Merritt Officials in Whatı̀, N.W.T., say conditions over the next day or two will be crucial in determining
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Hot, dry conditions hamper efforts to fight some N.W.T. wildfires
Evacuation notice, not an order, issued on Monday for community of Whatı̀ Hot, dry temperatures and unusual late-season lightning storms in
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Why are so few people charged for causing wildfires in the N.W.T.?
N.W.T. comes 2nd to Yukon for lowest rate of person-caused fires according to Canada-wide data N.W.T. Fire says it hasn’t
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Repetitive power rate subsidies underscore need for long-term planning, says N.W.T. MLA
By Jocelyn Shepel Gov’t says plan for new subsidies will be clarified after rate application is complete An N.W.T. MLA
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N.W.T. turns to vending machines to distribute HIV tests, naloxone kits, hygiene products
All of the products are dispensed free in paper bags for privacy The government of the Northwest Territories is introducing
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Gwich’in Tribal Council says no audited financials available as general assembly set to begin
The tribal council alleges financial irregularities made audited reporting impossible The Gwich’in Tribal Council will begin its annual general assembly
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Inaccurate fuel reading to blame for 2024 Fort Simpson emergency landing, TSB finds
An inaccurate fuel-reading was the cause of a floatplane’s emergency landing near Fort Simpson, N.W.T. in 2024, according to an
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Fuel tanker rollover near Fort McPherson, N.W.T. spilled over 5,000 litres of fuel
Fort McPherson RCMP investigating cause of Wednesday’s accident A fuel tanker that rolled over near Fort McPherson, N.W.T., on Wednesday
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Wildfires cast a smoke cloud over Canada Summer Games for some N.W.T. athletes
By Sarah St-Pierre Beach volleyball resumed Wednesday after wildfires postponed some matches Team NT beach volleyball player, Emily Carroll, says
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N.W.T. team scores historic basketball win at Canada Summer Games
By Sarah St-Pierre N.W.T.’s U17 men’s basketball team accomplished a first at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, N.L. on Monday: beating
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Tłı̨chǫ Government marks 20 years since landmark self-government agreement
By Jocelyn Shepel Chief negotiator reflects on what’s been done and what’s to come, as annual gathering gets underway this
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Power outages in the N.W.T. up by 30% this year so far, says NTPC
By Sarah St-Pierre North and South Slave regions have been hit hardest due to mechanical issues at hydro plants When
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