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UPDATED: Youth arrested as social media posts force East Three lockdown on first day of school

UPDATED: Youth arrested as social media posts force East Three lockdown on first day of school

A youth has been arrested following threats made on social media on Thursday morning that forced a lockdown on the first day of school at East Three School.
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Canada Post offers free mail forwarding to wildfire evacuees

Canada Post offers free mail forwarding to wildfire evacuees

As of Wednesday, Canada Post started offering free mail forwarding to NWT customers affected by wildfires.
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NWT wildfires: Terrain features and weather biggest influence in wildfire growth, say experts

NWT wildfires: Terrain features and weather biggest influence in wildfire growth, say experts

A number of environmental factors determine if and how wildfires develop into something like the ones ravaging the NWT this summer.
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NWT wildfires: Potential road closures delays 'repatriation' of essential workers to Yellowknife

NWT wildfires: Potential road closures delays 'repatriation' of essential workers to Yellowknife

A return of essential workers has been postponed due to wildfire dangers in Yellowknife.
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NWT wildfires: Evacuation Travel Support Program is now available

NWT wildfires: Evacuation Travel Support Program is now available

The GNWT Department of Finance rolled out its Evacuation Travel Support Program as of Tuesday.
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Northwest Territories extend State of Emergency another 2 weeks

Northwest Territories extend State of Emergency another 2 weeks

Premier Caroline Cochrane N.W.T. tours Edmonton evacuation centre
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Wildfire defences hold in Hay River on Wednesday

Wildfire defences hold in Hay River on Wednesday

The defence for the wildfire on Hay River’s doorstep is holding firm as of Wednesday afternoon.
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Semifinal start to season for Team Galusha in Leduc

Semifinal start to season for Team Galusha in Leduc

If you needed something to help take your mind off of all the evacuation news, here’s something for you: Team Galusha’s 2023-24 season is off and running.
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NWT wildfires: RCMP discourage rumoured mass return to Yellowknife

NWT wildfires: RCMP discourage rumoured mass return to Yellowknife

A group of people may be planning to return to Yellowknife without authorization, according to the RCMP, who said Wednesday that they are on alert for such an incident.
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Red Deer barbecue brings together some NWT wildfires evacuees

Red Deer barbecue brings together some NWT wildfires evacuees

Some people who fled the NWT wildfires were treated to a free barbecue at the Red Deer Resort and Casino last week.
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