SAO Fort Simpson

Fort Simpson Village SAO, Economic Developer EDO, marketer, promoter, connecting with the community and the rest of the North.

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Municipal Elections are up and coming! All community members are encouraged to get out and vote on Monday October 19th, 2015 at the Rec!

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If you think it felt cold this morning, think again, Fort Simpson reached a low of -36C at 7:00 AM. Brrrrr. Bumpy tires all the way to work.

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All 7 people from Air Tindi plane airlifted to Yellowknife http://t.co/lIQWWmzkqS

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BREAKING | Air Tindi says no major injuries; rescue of the pilot 6 passengers is underway.

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More @CBCNews on reports of a plane with 7 people on board making forced landing outside #Yellowknife, #NWT. http://t.co/diWvdsuPxd

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Aircraft incident: Yellowknife airport activates emergency operations centre http://t.co/b9zrYvYUkO

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Awaiting for news from Air Tindi ...

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People seem to know everything these days. It's refreshing to hear someone advocate the importance of "I Don't Know." @edutopia @NWTLiteracy

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It will be a sad week as the Liidlii Kue First Nation, Dehcho Region and Fort Simpson deal with the sudden passing of Chief Minnie Letcher.

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It was -30C overnight for the first time this winter in Fort Simpson at 4:00-6:00 AM. The truck seat felt firm this morning. #longwinter

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The highways to Fort Simpson are very slippery due to last weekend's freezing rain, melting and refreezing. Slow down and drive safe.

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Fort Simpson's Lafferty Ferry at the Liard River crossing will close for the season at 11:45 pm Monday, November 3 due to low water levels.

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Fort Simpson received its first big snowfall of the season of 13-16 cm of snow fell overnight and roads may be slippery so drive carefully.

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This fall 8 bears + cubs have been seen around the landfill and a few have ventured into the Village looking for garbage, berries and pets.

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A black bear has been spotted behind the Northern Store today. Its bear season so be bear aware, travel with other people and make noise.

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Smoke from regional forest fires has settled into Fort Simpson over night and the thick smoke makes for very poor visibility on the roads.

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People in Fort Simpson with respiratory problems are advised to stay indoors until the smoke clears in the MacKenzie River Valley.

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Smoke from the southern fires moved into Fort Simpson overnight making visibility poor, drive cautious and watch out for kids.

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Lot 580 Plan 3785 will be placed on the 2015 Tax Auction List, Dolly Cazon, the LKFN Band, GNWT Housing Corp and DIAND need time to assess.

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Council voted to pull Lot 580 Plan 3785 Dolly Cazon from the 2014 Tax Auction List to allow time for proof of title transfer from the GNWT.