Fire ban for Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks Lifted

YELLOWKNIFE (June 5, 2015) – The fire ban implemented at the Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks has been lifted.

Campers and those using the parks are asked to follow safe fire practices.

Consistent with the fire ban implemented by the Hamlet of Fort Providence, a fire ban remains in effect at the Fort Providence campground.    

Visit www.nwtfire.com  for more information on fire conditions within the NWT.
Please report smoke or fire to 1-877-NWT-FIRE (698-3473). 

For more information:

Drew Williams 
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Industry, Tourism and Investment
Government of the Northwest Territories
Tel: (867) 920-8696
Email: Drew_Williams@gov.nt.ca