Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson

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Incumbent Since 2015

Shane Thompson

Candidate in the Nahendeh All Ridings race.

Shane can be reached at dlori.richards@gmail.com, or by calling 867-873-1633.

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Live: NWT postpones Yellowknife’s reopening

August 30, 2023

Cabin Radio - ...share information about peoples needs and situations,” says Batiste Foisy, who works for AFCY. 13:16 – Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Shane Thompson has renewed the territorial state of emergency from August 29 until September 11, 2023. The state of emergency was first declared on August 15...

As it happened: NWT postpones Yellowknife’s reopening on Wednesday

August 30, 2023

Cabin Radio - ...share information about peoples needs and situations,” says Batiste Foisy, who works for AFCY. 13:16 – Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Shane Thompson has renewed the territorial state of emergency from August 29 until September 11, 2023. The state of emergency was first declared on August 15...

MLA wants Indigenous governments involved in emergency decisions

August 29, 2023

Cabin Radio - ...North. He said changing the legislation warrants a more thorough review. Frame Lake MLA Kevin O’Reilly, Hay River South MLA Rocky Simpson, and Shane Thompson, minister of environment and municipal affairs, also took issue with amending legislation without review and during an ongoing crisis. “We’ve...

Investigate Enterprise wildfire response, Deh Cho MLA says

August 29, 2023

NNSL Media - ...Enterprise on Aug. 13 and 14. NNSL file photo Although Bonnetrouge was seeking answers from the minister of Environment and Climate Change (ECC), Shane Thompson, the floor was turned over to Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek since Bonnetrouge mentioned that the costs to rebuild are relevant to territorial...

Hay River will ‘get through’ third evacuation in two years, says mayor

August 28, 2023

Cabin Radio - ...support she is seeking. “Premier Cochrane is on speed dial. So is Minister Thompson,” she said, referring to NWT Premier Caroline Cochrane and Shane Thompson, the environment and communities minister. On Sunday, when more support was needed, she said heavy-duty and medium-duty helicopters were sent over....

N.W.T. minister slams MLA’s decision to return to Yellowknife despite evacuation order; RCMP investigating

August 27, 2023

CBC North - ...northwest of Yellowknife poses an urgent threat. Leaders slam decision to return In an email Saturday, Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Shane Thompson condemned Nokleby's actions. "If the reports are true, it is very frustrating that the MLA would choose personal comfort over complying with public...

Live: Wildfire bears down on Hay River from the west

August 25, 2023

Cabin Radio - ...pushed the fire closer to town along the highway, forcing crews and aircraft to pull back and regroup at a safe distance distance,” says Minister Shane Thompson of the Hay River fire. Everyone, with the exception of firefighters, should be evacuating the community right now. Head to the airport if you...

Live: Wednesday updates for NWT wildfire evacuees

August 23, 2023

Cabin Radio - ...a “factor being considered” in how to get more support out to residents. “That’ll be part of the questions that we are looking at,” says Shane Thompson. “If it’s a $5,000 deductible, we need to look at that.” 7:45 – Thompson says trucks are now being allowed to come through and get food to...

As it happened: Wednesday updates for NWT wildfire evacuees

August 23, 2023

Cabin Radio - ...a “factor being considered” in how to get more support out to residents. “That’ll be part of the questions that we are looking at,” says Shane Thompson. “If it’s a $5,000 deductible, we need to look at that.” 7:45 – Thompson says trucks are now being allowed to come through and get food to...

Another company of soldiers deployed to N.W.T to help with wildfire fight

August 21, 2023

NNSL Media - ...troubling winds coming their way,” Westwick said. “The fire’s going to be coming right at them.” Environment and Climate Change Minister Shane Thompson said that over the last week, 68 per cent of the territory’s population have left due to fires. No date has been set for anyone to...

Cooler, wet weather that helped firefighters in NWT expected to end today

August 20, 2023

NNSL Media - ...which she says was “an expected death” although she wouldn’t provide details, citing confidentiality. Environment and Climate Change Minister Shane Thompson says that over the last week, 68 per cent of the territory’s population has been evacuated due to fires. Seven other N.W.T. communities were also...

Wildfire update, Aug. 19: Overnight rain makes for “status quo” day in Yellowknife

August 19, 2023

CKLB 101.9 - ...of the wildfire situation that included Premier Caroline Cochrane, Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty, and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Shane Thompson. The defensive fire line to the west of Yellowknife has been “substantially completed,” according to Mayor Alty. About 25 kilometres of...

Some evacuees set to receive $750 in financial help from GNWT

August 19, 2023

NNSL Media - ...“If (the evacuation) is longer than two weeks we’re hoping income support will kick in as well.” Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Shane Thompson said people with household insurance should contact their insurance provider and see what options are available to them. “There is money...

Critical care patient dies in Yellowknife wildfire evacuation

August 19, 2023

NNSL Media - ...flight. Patients may ultimately end up in hospitals in B.C. or Alberta depending on their assessment. Municipal and Community Affairs minister Shane Thompson said 19,000 people have been evacuated in the last three...

How to tune into CBC North from outside of the territory

August 17, 2023

CBC North - ... The Trailbreaker will host a phone-in show from 7 to 8 a.m. MT Wednesday, Aug. 23, featuring Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Shane Thompson as well as the department's director of corporate affairs, Jennifer Young, to answer your questions. Call 780-468-7407 to take part. Tune in to CBC...