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Fort Simpson issues evacuation alert due to high water levels

Fort Simpson issues evacuation alert due to high water levels

Fort Simpson residents are inches from evacuating.
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Astronaut Jeremy Hansen tells Beaufort Delta to reach for the stars

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen tells Beaufort Delta to reach for the stars

The Canadian astronaut spoke to students at eight schools across the Northwest Territories
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‘Half the airport is gone’ in flood-threatened Jean Marie River, NWT

‘Half the airport is gone’ in flood-threatened Jean Marie River, NWT

Residents of Jean Marie River are preparing for a possible evacuation at this hour.
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Covid-19 case count in Yellowknife rises to 48 (plus three)

Covid-19 case count in Yellowknife rises to 48 (plus three)

Another COVID-19 case has been confirmed as part of the N.J. Macpherson outbreak.
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Evacuation order issued for Vale Island, Hay River due to flooding

Evacuation order issued for Vale Island, Hay River due to flooding

The Town of Hay River has called an evacuation order of Vale Island.
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Yellowknife volunteer chef cooks meals for isolating families

Yellowknife volunteer chef cooks meals for isolating families

Ajay Chauhan is among many Yellowknifers who have stepped up to ensure families don’t feel alone – or hungry – during their self-isolation.
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Isolation advent calendars ‘count down to normal life’

Isolation advent calendars ‘count down to normal life’

It has been almost a week since the public health authorities announced school closures and the number of residents isolating is in the thousands.
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Pfizer vaccines now available for Yellowknife youths

Pfizer vaccines now available for Yellowknife youths

Riley Oldford was jabbed with a dose of the Pfizer vaccine Thursday morning, making him the first youth in the territory to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Low risk of COVID-19 exposure to end isolation for some

Low risk of COVID-19 exposure to end isolation for some

Some who’ve been told to self-isolate based on contact exposure may now be able to leave isolation early.
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New Starbucks cafe in YK readies for May 7 opening

New Starbucks cafe in YK readies for May 7 opening

The first Starbucks location ever in the NWT is prepared for its official opening on May 7.
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