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Free wildfire evacuation flights out of Yellowknife at Sir John Franklin High School

Free wildfire evacuation flights out of Yellowknife at Sir John Franklin High School

Residents of Yellowknife who are unable to leave the city due to the wildfire by their own means are being asked to register for free evacuation flights out of the city.
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Trudeau calls urgent ministers’ meeting as fire forces Yellowknife evacuation

Trudeau calls urgent ministers’ meeting as fire forces Yellowknife evacuation

Officials in Northwest Territories say the evacuation has so far been safe and orderly
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‘Our hearts are with the people of the Northwest Territories’: B.C.

‘Our hearts are with the people of the Northwest Territories’: B.C.

Premier David Eby pledges to provide all possible support as Yellowknife is evacuated
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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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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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‘Raining ashes’: N.W.T. evacuees recall long drives, flight from wildfires

‘Raining ashes’: N.W.T. evacuees recall long drives, flight from wildfires

‘Being evacuated two times in 24 hours is nothing like I have ever experienced’
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‘Significant structural damage’ confirmed in Enterprise, Hay River suburbs as fires rage

‘Significant structural damage’ confirmed in Enterprise, Hay River suburbs as fires rage

Wildfires have caused “significant structural damage” in Enterprise, the Patterson Road area and Paradise Gardens, near Hay River, the Town of Hay River confirmed on Monday morning.
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A translation of artist Laurence Bilodeau’s feelings onto a canvas

A translation of artist Laurence Bilodeau’s feelings onto a canvas

Local artist paints a piece filled with mystical symbols to convey her beliefs
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