YELLOWKNIFE (August 6, 2014) – North Slave communities are experiencing intermittent smoke issues due to ongoing fires in the region. Residents are advised to be aware of travel restrictions and health issues related to smoke.
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August 5, 2014
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YELLOWKNIFE (August 5, 2014) – Smoky conditions and reduced visibility from the Birch Lake fires and the fires north of Birch Lake, are significantly affecting travel between Yellowknife and Fort Providence. At this time no communities are being threatened by forest fires.
July 31, 2014
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YELLOWKNIFE (July 31, 2014) – The Government of the Northwest Territories has lifted its voluntary evacuation request for residents living along Highway #3 between Yellowknife and Kilometre 300.
July 21, 2014
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YELLOWKNIFE (July 21, 2014) – Government of the Northwest Territories departments are working together with community governments and other organizations and agencies to monitor forest fire activity in the Northwest Territories and respond to potential threats to public safety, c
July 7, 2014
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No change from the July 07 11:00 a.m. bulletin.
Local smoke conditions in Yellowknife could worsen this afternoon and later tonight.
Bulletins will be suspended until new information or conditions demand.
Residents:
July 7, 2014
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Environment and Natural Resources continue to assess and plan operations for the fire near Reid Lake. Today teams are preparing for a potential burnout operation. Conditions over the next few days will determine when the action can be conducted.
July 6, 2014
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High winds and extreme weather conditions on Friday, July 04 pushed a fire near Consolation Lake towards Reid Lake. This fire is currently 7.5 kilometres east of the Ingraham Trail.
July 5, 2014
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High winds and extreme weather conditions on Friday, July 04 pushed a fire near Consolation Lake toward Reid Lake. This fire is currently 11 kilometres east of the Ingraham Trail.
July 4, 2014
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Extremely dry conditions across the Northwest Territories have led to high to extreme wildfire danger in most forested areas of the territory. Various government departments are working to coordinate resources and response to these wildfires.
June 25, 2014
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YELLOWKNIFE (June 25, 2014) – Beginning today, residents and visitors to the Northwest Territories will be able to purchase sport fishing licences online through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) website.