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    1 year ago

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    The mayor of Fort Smith, N.W.T., says the town will meet on Sept. 11 to discuss a possible return plan, but it will depend on fire activity over the weekend.

    In an update posted to Facebook around noon on Saturday, Wood Buffalo National Park said there is a “reduced threat to Fort Smith because of firefighters’ hard work,” but it still wasn’t safe for people to return.

    The post said Highway 5, the only road in and out of Fort Smith, was closed on Friday due to safety concerns and limited visibility.

    Daniels said he recognized how difficult the evacuation has been on many residents, financially, and said he thinks not enough assistance is being provided by the territorial government.

    He said he had been in touch with the federal government about building an all-season road south out of the community, a subject he said has been discussed in the past.

    Fort Smith is on the Alberta border, but the road crossing into the southern province runs only about 25 kilometres.


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