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Federal government pledges full support, NWT premier assures residents fleeing wildfires

Federal government pledges full support, NWT premier assures residents fleeing wildfires

As Yellowknifers pack up and leave the territory by vehicle and by plane — as residents of Hay River, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Fort Smith and Enterprise did before them — NWT Premier Caroline Cochrane released this statement overnight:
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Former firefighter hopes to see better wildfire defence around Yellowknife

Former firefighter hopes to see better wildfire defence around Yellowknife

Kam Lake resident Garth Wallbridge and his wife have been pondering which personal items they would like to take with them when they evacuate.
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NWT Wildfires: Veterinarians Without Borders ordering crates for Yellowknife pets

NWT Wildfires: Veterinarians Without Borders ordering crates for Yellowknife pets

Veterinarians Without Borders ordering crates for Yellowknife wildfire pets
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BREAKING: Yellowknife to evacuate by Friday as wildfires burn

BREAKING: Yellowknife to evacuate by Friday as wildfires burn

Yellowknife is now under evacuation order and all residents are asked to be out of the city by Friday at noon.
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City of Yellowknife hands off wildfire emergency measures responsibilities to GNWT

City of Yellowknife hands off wildfire emergency measures responsibilities to GNWT

The City of Yellowknife is now deferring to the territorial government on emergency measures relating to wildfires threatening the NWT capital.
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SPCA needs emergency volunteers amid wildfire threat near Yellowknife

SPCA needs emergency volunteers amid wildfire threat near Yellowknife

SPCA identifying location for temporary facility for dogs if Yellowknife put on evacuation order
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Wildfire evacuation order ends for north Yukon fly-in community of Old Crow

Wildfire evacuation order ends for north Yukon fly-in community of Old Crow

Government lists nearly 150 active wildfires burning within the territory
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Donations pour in for NWT communities ravaged by wildfires

Donations pour in for NWT communities ravaged by wildfires

United Way releases financial add for NWT communities affected by wildfires.
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Evacuation order extended to Yellowknife city limits

Evacuation order extended to Yellowknife city limits

An evacuation order for Highway 3 has been extended to Yellowknife’s municipal boundaries.
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Wildfires still menacing large areas of N.W.T., creep close to Yellowknife

Wildfires still menacing large areas of N.W.T., creep close to Yellowknife

Strong, gusty winds and dry conditions forecast as smoke hampers air attack
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