Communities of Hay River, Enterprise and K’atl’odeeche First Nation still under evacuation order
Fires continue to keep people away from other communities like Hay River and Fort Smith
Evacuation order for the wildfire-threatened town has been lifted
Evacuation order in place since Aug. 16 scheduled to lift at noon Sept. 6
Essential workers are headong back early to be ready for everyone else starting Wednesday, Sept. 6
Northwest Territories preparing to ‘stand tall’ in critical juncture for severe situation
With about 70 per cent of the population under evacuation orders, vote postponed a month
Cooler temperatures, small amount of rain helps, but city still not considered safe
Caroline Cochrane earlier expressed anger northerners don’t get same services as other Canadians
More than 2/3rds of the 45,000-plus N.W.T. residents are living in evacuation centres and hotels
Assurances of public safety and essential service operations must be in place first: Rebecca Alty
Emergency management has concerns about people attempting to return to Fort Smith
Teams putting out fire right on perimeter as fight continues near capital of Northwest Territories
Company being deployed to Hay River, bringing to 400 total number helping fight NWT blazes
Caroline Cochrane was a social worker before politics
Facebook battle with federal government having an impact on those looking for wildfire information
’There is no looting, your homes are safe, you’ve gotta lock up and head out of town’
