1968: Aftermath of deadly Fort Smith, N.W.T. landslide

#CTVNewsArchive: This was the scene in Fort Smith, N.W.T., two days after a large landslide swept homes and left one person dead in Aug. 11, 1968.
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[@rb239rtr]

I was a ten year old boy living in Fort Smith at the time. A lot of excitement that summer.

[@janejames9173]

Oh my goodness 😔😔

[@gamesandsuch]

Been living in Fort Smith and I've herd tales of this event.

[@cosmoray9750]

As per Google. Landslide are mainly caused by gravity acting on weakened rocks and soil that make up a sloping area of land. Both natural and human-related activities can increase the risk for . Water from heavy rainfall is a frequent trigger for .

[@beausgaming7046]

Stfu..

[@jacobuszwanenburg1629]

How many were evacuated as they were too untrained in 1968 ?
None ! They all helped their community as best they could like should be done today