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UPDATED: August 20 to include more details on how and when you can reach the BC Family Support Line
UPDATED: August 22nd to include more Information for Pregnancy Evacuees Under 37 weeks.
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(Yellowknife, August 16, 2023) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is providing notice to residents about service levels in Yellowknife and preparations that are ongoing for further service ramp down as a preparatory measure in response to ongoing wil
(Yellowknife, August 15, 2023) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is providing notice to residents about adjustments to services in response to ongoing wildfire activity.
(Yellowknife, August 15, 2023) – The following information is for residents of evacuated NWT communities who have travelled to Yellowknife, other NWT communities, Alberta, or elsewhere.
Health services in Yellowknife
(Fort Smith, August 14, 2023) – Effective immediately the Fort Smith Health Centre will begin ramp down of services towards closure as community evacuation by air continues. This closure will be in place until further notice.
(Fort Smith, August 13, 2023) – With a change in approach for Fort Smith from an evacuation order to shelter in place for remaining residents, the Fort Smith Health Centre will remain open for limited emergency services.
(Yellowknife, August 13, 2023) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is advising residents in Yellowknife that service levels may be reduced to support evacuation response efforts related to the Hay River and Fort Smith evacuation orders.