YELLOWKNIFE, NWT – Vista Radio announced Friday it is partnering with the Salvation Army in Canada to raise funds in support of evacuees across the Northwest Territories.
The worst wildfire season in Canadian history has destroyed infrastructure and pushed people out. Nearly 70 per cent of the population has been affected by the fires.
“This disaster of course directly affects the team at True North FM and My True North Now.com,” Bryan Edwards, president of Vista Radio, said in the release. “This is Yellowknife and Hay River’s community voice and news source, and we are with the community at this time. We’re proud the entire company and country are coming together to support this cause.”
“As of today, every Vista property will be promoting on air and online this important fundraising endeavor with hopes the nation will respond to the needs of the people of the Northwest Territories,” the statement added.
Those wishing to donate can go to the Vista Radio home page at www.vistaradio.ca and click the Salvation Army wildfire relief button.
Photos of wildfire damage provided by Vista Radio.
