'Confused and fearful': As winter sets in, Norman Wells, N.W.T., resident decries fuel costs

CBC News | Posted: October 29, 2024 10:49 PM | Last Updated: Just now

Resident writes letter outlining impact of 'outrageous' cost increase

Image | Norman Wells oil tank

Caption: Residents in the 750-person community of Norman Wells, N.W.T., have been gripped by a cost-of-living crisis driven by high fuel costs. (Julie Plourde/Radio-Canada)

Image | Norman Wells gas station

Caption: Gas prices have shot up in Norman Wells, leaving residents questioning its fuel supplier Imperial Oil. (Julie Plourde/Radio-Canada)

Image | State of emergency Norman Wells

Caption: Town councillors in Norman Wells passed a motion to ask the territorial government to step in with more support, as the town grapples with increasing costs in the wake of this year's barge cancellations. (Julie Plourde/Radio-Canada)