Fort Simpson.
village in Northwest Territories, Canada
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 29
What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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An incident occurred near the village limits of Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories.Well supported17 reports1 development inside
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ISC program serving NWT clients faces funding renewal hold, while relatives fled Fort Simpson.Some support1 report
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An oncoming wildfire forces evacuations of both Fort Simpson and Wrigley communities.Well supported9 reports5 developments inside
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BC crews assisted with fires near Wrigley, while Sarah Hall served as NWT fire information officer.Some support2 reports
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An incident near Fort Simpson led to the operational grounding of critical aircraft in Saskatchewan.Some support5 reports
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Prime Minister addresses a wildfire tragedy, while investigators are deployed to a crash scene in the Northwest Territories.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Mayor manages evacuation efforts in Fort Simpson due to an oncoming wildfire.Some support4 reports
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Fort Simpson residents were evacuated to Multiplex in Yellowknife as part of the ongoing wildfire response.Some support5 reports
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Meghan Roberts spoke about the community toll following the incident in Fort Simpson.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Fort Simpson this week
News at the entities that move Fort Simpson most-
Wildfire OperationalWildfire smoke caused concert cancellations and coordination efforts at DuBois City Park.Moves Fort Simpson
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Alberta TransactionalSystemic healthcare failures are being reported in Alberta, specifically concerning infectious disease issues at the University of Alberta Hospital.Moves Fort Simpson
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Edmonton OperationalMike Ellis addressed prisoner drop-off in Edmonton, while Anne Stevenson represented Chinatown and Andrew Knack was noted as an Edmonton city leader.Moves Fort Simpson
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Yellowknife TransactionalMedia coverage of mayoral election issues in Yellowknife.Moves Fort Simpson
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Fort Smith StructuralA security guard was observed on rounds near Aurora College in Fort Smith.Moves Fort Simpson
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Ottawa Shared contextDiscussions began on September 1st between Ottawa and Brussels regarding how to deepen the existing relationship between Canada and the European Union.Moves Fort Simpson
Connections
The 25 strongest of 29, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Wrigley Operational
The communities share a wildfire threat and exhibit operational coordination, with Wrigley residents relying on Fort Simpson services.
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Yellowknife Transactional
Due to a wildfire, residents of Fort Simpson are evacuating and receiving shelter and aid in Yellowknife.
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Les Wright Structural
Les Wright serves as the Mayor, exercising official governance and leadership within Fort Simpson.
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Hay River Operational
Hay River provided support to Fort Simpson during a fire event.
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TOWER Operational
Tower provides critical operational information regarding wildfires to the government agency Fort Simpson.
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Multiplex Transactional
Fort Simpson residents temporarily utilize Multiplex's facilities for shelter during evacuations.
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Fort Smith Structural
Fort Simpson issues evacuation orders that dictate the operational response of Fort Smith.
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Alberta Transactional
Personnel from Alberta provided assistance to Fort Simpson during wildfire response efforts.
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Edmonton Operational
The operational link between Fort Simpson and Edmonton is established via air travel, with Edmonton serving as the critical logistical and medical hub for the remote location.
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Wildfire Operational
The wildfire is actively growing and threatening the location of Fort Simpson.
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Ottawa Shared context
Air travel provides a functional connection between Fort Simpson and Ottawa.
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Mark Carney Transactional
Premier Simpson prompted condolences from Mark Carney.
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Olivier Lamy Operational
Olivier Lamy was involved in operational activities in the vicinity of the Fort Simpson agency.
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Saskatchewan Transactional
A specific incident involving critical aircraft operations led to the operational grounding of assets within the jurisdiction of B.
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada Shared context
Fort Simpson serves as the location and operational context for the ongoing investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada into a plane crash.
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Ryan Beck Operational
Ryan Beck was involved in operational activities in the vicinity of the Fort Simpson operational area.
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Robert MacLeod Shared context
Robert MacLeod was a bird dog captain whose operational area was near the Fort Simpson jurisdiction.
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South Nahanni River Shared context
Fort Simpson serves as the logistical entry point for river expeditions on the South Nahanni River.
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Northwest Territories Shared context
Fort Simpson is a community located within the administrative boundaries of the Northwest Territories.
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Meghan Roberts Shared context
The relationship is based on shared context, as evidenced by her discussion of the community toll related to Fort Simpson.
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Liard River Shared context
The Liard River is a geographical feature that residents must cross when traveling to Yellowknife.
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Fort Simpson Airport Shared context
The Fort Simpson Airport is physically located near the village of Fort Simpson.
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Government of the Northwest Territories Shared context
Fort Simpson is located within the jurisdiction of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Sarah Hall Shared context
Sarah Hall is identified as a fire information officer within the Northwest Territories government context.
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Indigenous Services Canada Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe a relationship between Fort Simpson and Indigenous Services Canada.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
7 events- ISC program serving NWT clients faces funding renewal hold, while relatives fled Fort Simpson.
- An oncoming wildfire forces evacuations of both Fort Simpson and Wrigley communities.
- BC crews assisted with fires near Wrigley, while Sarah Hall served as NWT fire information officer.
- An incident near Fort Simpson led to the operational grounding of critical aircraft in Saskatchewan.
- Mayor manages evacuation efforts in Fort Simpson due to an oncoming wildfire.
- Fort Simpson residents were evacuated to Multiplex in Yellowknife as part of the ongoing wildfire response.
- Meghan Roberts spoke about the community toll following the incident in Fort Simpson.
June 2026
3 events- An incident occurred near the village limits of Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories.
- Prime Minister addresses a wildfire tragedy, while investigators are deployed to a crash scene in the Northwest Territories.
- Incident management teams have been deployed from Alberta regarding the situation in the Mackenzie River area, leading to evacuation orders for residents heading toward Fort Smith.