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Territorial politicians give thanks to NWT firefighters

Territorial politicians give thanks to NWT firefighters

Since the legislative assembly reconvened on Sept. 27, there has been an outpouring of gratitude and tributes for firefighters from MLAs and ministers.
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Dene Nation calls for public inquiry into government response to NWT wildfires

Dene Nation calls for public inquiry into government response to NWT wildfires

The Dene Nation is calling for a full independent public inquiry to begin as soon as possible into the management and response to the 2023 wildfires in the Northwest Territories.
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Over $1.8 million in grants doled out following NWT wildfires, says United Way

Over $1.8 million in grants doled out following NWT wildfires, says United Way

United Way NWT has doled out over $1.8 million in support grants this year.
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Church offers avenue to funds for those struggling after wildfires

Church offers avenue to funds for those struggling after wildfires

Pastor Courage Nyathi of Yellowknife’s Seventh-day Adventist has a message he hopes will be of benefit to any citizens still suffering financially from the aftermath of the wildfires.
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Two vie for Baker Lake mayor

Two vie for Baker Lake mayor

Kevin Iksiktaaryuk and James Taipana will be on fall election ballots
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Standard tools were rendered largely ineffective against severe wildfires, says Wood Buffalo incident commander

Standard tools were rendered largely ineffective against severe wildfires, says Wood Buffalo incident commander

A team of firefighters led by incident commander Jonathan Large has been working tirelessly to contain the relentless fires in Wood Buffalo National Park since late May.
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Ilisaqsivik Inuit-led counsellor training program surpasses 50 graduates

Ilisaqsivik Inuit-led counsellor training program surpasses 50 graduates

Ilisaqsivik’s Inuit-led counsellor training program has prepared numerous people now qualified to offer help, according to Joshua Akavak, the Clyde River-based organization’s counsellor manager.
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Marine Transportation Services wraps up ‘challenging season’

Marine Transportation Services wraps up ‘challenging season’

Marine Transportation Services has shut down for the season.
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NWT Health and Social Services Authority announces 2023 Covid-19 and influenza clinics

NWT Health and Social Services Authority announces 2023 Covid-19 and influenza clinics

The NWT Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) has released its schedule for Covid-19 and influenza clinics in 2023.
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Trudeau walks ground zero of NWT wildfires

Trudeau walks ground zero of NWT wildfires

Prime minister talks to residents and inspects damage
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