Yellowknife relaunches its Be Spark Aware campaign

The City of Yellowknife publishes safety tips and reminders every year on various topics, including this fire prevention campaign. Abby Schelew, Corporate Communications Advisor, says that this campaign, which launched in 2023, is an ongoing effort that will continue to reinforce the messaging throughout the current wildfire season. It’s important for residents to have a solid understanding of the safety measures to take when the weather is hot and dry. This campaign provides many helpful tips for keeping the community safe when it comes to the spread of wildfires.

The campaign can be seen on the city’s social media.

Continue Reading

You may also like



cjcd Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Memorandum on housing in Inuvialuit Settlement Region signed

Erwin Elias, Chair and CEO of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and Minister Lucy Kuptana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to guide joint work on housing in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.

City to test emergency alert system Friday morning

Yellowknife officials plan to test the Voyent Alert! emergency notification system Friday morning. The city is testing the effectiveness of the app in delivering critical information to registered users.

Performance arts camp empowers Northern youth and puts spotlight on queer justice

Northern Mosaic Performing Arts Camp is drawing emerging young artists together to make room onstage and offstage for Queer Justice through the power of music, art and spoken word. The camp helps provide not only a safe environment where 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can thrive, but also helps them build the skills to continue creating those much needed spaces.

Aurora College’s climate change impact initiative chosen among 5 in country

Aurora College has been selected among among five other organizations in the country to lead research and raise awareness about climate change and its impacts on health. The Public Health Agency of Canada’s Infectious Disease and Climate Change is planning to fund the five community-driven initiatives that combine Indigenous knowledges and other scientific forms.

IRC opens new Transitional Housing and Recovery Program home in Inuvik

Yesterday, the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation celebrated the soft opening of the new Transitional Housing and Recovery Program home in Inuvik.