Fort Good Hope on flood watch as spring breakup continues
Fort Good Hope is preparing for potential flooding as spring breakup moves farther down the Mackenzie River.
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Study unearths new assessment of arsenic in Yellowknife soil
Does Yellowknife soil have naturally elevated arsenic levels? The accepted answer has been yes, but a new study disagrees – with implications for cleanup work.
Fort Simpson water drops slightly as hundreds remain displaced
Many hundreds of Fort Simpson residents remain away from their flood-affected homes. Water levels around the village's island dropped only slightly overnight.
Ottawa’s Giant Mine response ‘falls short,’ says YKDFN
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation says the federal government's response to a petition regarding Giant Mine falls short of a "collaborative dialogue."
Fort Simpson residents move to higher ground, about 700 displaced
The majority of Fort Simpson residents have moved to higher ground or another NWT community, the village's mayor said, as water levels remained extremely high.
Jean Marie River ‘hurt’ after severe flooding, says chief
The stench of fuel and the sight of flood damage are greeting returning Jean Marie River residents. Chief Stanley Sanguez said people felt "kicked in the gut."
Fort Simpson moves to mandatory evacuation as water hits 15 metres
Water levels in Fort Simpson have reached the point where the village is now under a mandatory evacuation order.
On the ground for Fort Simpson’s ‘surreal’ river breakup
Residents streamed Fort Simpson's breakup live to hundreds of viewers. Check out photos and video from the day, alongside the views of people in the community.
Watch: Family of Yellowknife fox kits comes out to play
Yellowknife's red foxes and their kits are emerging. Cabin Radio has a prime viewing location for one of the city's dens, and the kits are feeling playful.
Hay River issues evacuation order for Vale Island
Residents of Hay River's Vale Island have been ordered to evacuate. The town issued a formal evacuation order for the area shortly after 2pm on Friday.
NWT Species at Risk Committee reassesses polar bear status
The Northwest Territories Species at Risk Committee is recommending a number of measures to enhance monitoring and protection of polar bears.
Black bears spotted in Yellowknife
A black bear and two cubs have been spotted near the Kam Lake area of Yellowknife.