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By Tanner Smith

Wildfire Evacuees

Grande Prairie Evacuee Reception Centre concludes in-person support

Sep 1, 2023 | 1:10 PM

Northwest Territories evacuees still needing assistance after 5:00 p.m. on Friday September 1, will only be able to contact Grande Prairie’s Reception Centre by phone.

The Grande Prairie Reception Centre will conclude its in-person services today, and evacuees who need support will now have to call 780-876-4910 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

At this time, accommodations are still at capacity for Grande Prairie.

For more information about services available for NWT residents, including schooling for evacuees, evacuation travel support program, and contacts for Federal support, click here.