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Fire investigation reports from the N.W.T. fire marshal's office, obtained through an access to information request, show the properties in

Properties in Hay River and Yellowknife damaged by explosions back in 2022 both had work to propane systems done without required permits, according to documents obtained by CBC News.

The blasts were not related, but happened within a short period of time: the first levelled a garage and damaged a home and surrounding neighbourhood in Hay River on Nov. 26, while a second caused extensive damage to a home on Dagenais Drive in Yellowknife on Dec. 6.

The N.W.T. Office of the Fire Marshal said at the time both explosions were caused by propane. They were also said not to be suspicious.

Fire investigation reports from the fire marshal's office, obtained through an access to information request, show both properties had work done to their propane systems for which the necessary permits and inspections were not carried out.

The reports don't assign blame for the explosions, and say both are considered to be "accidental." [...]

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Goats love thistles?!

This adds to the many benefits of having goats - to turn the unwanted prickly patches into meat & milk!

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Environment Canada expects temperatures to reach 29 C in Kakisa, Enterprise, Fort Smith, Hay River, Jean-Marie River, Fort Simpson and Fort

"Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for seven Northwest Territories communities.

Temperatures in Kakisa, Enterprise, Fort Smith, Hay River, Jean-Marie River, Fort Simpson and Fort Providence, N.W.T., are expected to hit 29 C over the next five days. The daytime highs are expected to come with overnight lows of around 14 C.

Exposure to extreme heat can cause heat stroke, warned a Monday news release from the Office of the N.W.T. Chief Public Health Officer.

It says symptoms of heat-related illness include: dizziness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, headaches, rapid breathing, extreme thirst and decreased urination."

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