Medevac flights from Kitikmeot divert to Winnipeg – Nunatsiaq News

Sep 7, 2023

Ongoing N.W.T. fire situation putting strain on Edmonton health-care system, GN says

Medevac flights from Kitikmeot region are being diverted to Winnipeg rather than flying to Alberta due to wildfires in the Northwest Territories.

The Department of Health made the announcement Wednesday.

Fires have disrupted medevac schedules, which has led to reduced flight and seat availability.

Fewer available flights, coupled with the strain put on the Edmonton health-care system as many N.W.T. residents were evacuated to Alberta, led to the decision to divert medevacs to Winnipeg.

Kitikmeot patients already scheduled for medical care in Edmonton will not see their appointments disrupted.

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