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Simon Cloutier has lived in Yellowknife for 14 years. He shared his assessment of the year 2024 in an interview.PHOTO: - / Julie Plourde
The repercussions of the Yellowknife evacuations due to the 2023 forest fires and climate change, the cost of living and inflation are all subjects that marked the year 2024, according to Simon Cloutier, a long-time Franco-Ténois and president of the National Federation of French-speaking School Boards (FNCSF).
However, despite a difficult year, the Northwest Territories remain a great place to be
he said.
« Every time I set foot there, I pinch myself and tell myself that I am extremely lucky to be there. Even though there is a lot of uncertainty in the Northwest Territories, it remains a good place to live, where it is easy to build relationships with people in the community. Everyone is warm and open, so it’s still pleasant to be there. »
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