The GNWT is awaiting results of extra tests to determine if the E coli concern at a Yellowknife beach is real. We now have a few more answers about the issue.
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Some Fort Simpson evacuees in Yellowknife say initial problems are being solved. Others are finding it hard. Here's how people are navigating the evacuation.
Nobody has so far reported any illness in connection with elevated E coli levels at a Yellowknife beach, the NWT government said. Water testing is ongoing.
Signs appeared at Yellowknife's Fred Henne beach warning people against swimming. Elevated levels of E coli are reported to have triggered extra testing.
Yellowknife's Tree of Peace Friendship Centre has taken over a campground once used by the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation and hopes to restart programs.
Alice Twa and Kai Wilson·
"Everybody being displaced wore heavy on my heart." Gracyn Tanche is coordinating a group of volunteers helping Fort Simpson evacuees in Yellowknife.
