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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a renewed workplan to advance protected areas and conservation areas in the territory.
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Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Shane Thompson has once again renewed the Territorial State of Emergency that was originally declared on August 15, 2023 and renewed for a first time on August 29, 2023 due to the wildfire situation across multiple Northwest Territories (NWT) region
The current fire bans have been extended for all public and private lands in both the North Slave and the South Slave Regions.
These bans are effective through September 22 and may be extended if necessary. They apply to following communities and on the land:
North Slave:
Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Shane Thompson issued the following statement today:
YELLOWKNIFE (September 1, 2023)– The current fire bans have been extended for all public and private lands in both the North Slave and the South Slave Regions.
Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories, the ongoing response to the wildfires, and resulting evacuations.
Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories, the ongoing response to the wildfires, and resulting evacuations.