SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (April 19) - Record prices for Northwest Territories (NWT) furs marketed under the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur (GMVF) label means strong returns to NWT trappers.

In a reflection of the fur world’s increasing demand for luxury goods, last month’s fur auction in Seattle was the most successful sale in the history of the Fur Harvesting Association and will result in a total projected return to NWT trappers of almost $1.5 million.

YELLOWKNIFE (April 19, 2013) People eager to book camping spots online in select parks throughout the Northwest Territories will have their opportunity starting at noon today.

Most parks in the South Slave, North Slave, Dehcho and Inuvik Regions are available for online booking. To book a campsite, campers must first register on www.campingnwt.ca. Booking is as simple as selecting a park, clicking the camping date and selecting the available site. Registration will also open at noon on Friday.

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Good afternoon: Chairman Gannicott, Premier McLeod, colleagues, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to join you today for this important announcement.

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YELLOWKNIFE (March 15, 2013) – The world is taking notice of the Northwest Territories’ mineral potential, with the territory ranking 29^th most attractive jurisdiction for mineral exploration and development in the world and the best overall improvement in Canada according to the Fraser Institute's 2012-2013 annual survey of mining companies.

(March 11, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, sustainable agricultural initiatives play a key role in lowering the cost of living across the Territory and diversifying our economy.

YELLOWKNIFE (March 6, 2013) The deadline to provide written submissions on the NWT Economic Opportunities Strategy has been extended to March 31. NWT residents and organizations can submit their feedback on the economic opportunities and barriers they see in their communities and regions via the Strategy website.

Minister of Industry Tourism and Investment David Ramsay says grassroots input is critical to ensuring that the Economic Opportunities Strategy reflects the needs of all regions and sectors in the NWT.

TORONTO (March 5, 2013) – Premier Bob McLeod is in Ontario this week to promote the Northwest Territories model of ensuring Aboriginal participation in the economy, especially resource development.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 28, 2013) – Business owners across the Northwest Territories were honoured for their achievements at the inaugural Frozen Globe Awards, held last week by Up Here Business magazine with support from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI).

(February 27, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, tourism is a vital industry here in the Northwest Territories. It is our largest renewable industry and attracted close to 70,000 visitors and over $100 million in new spending last year. Of all sectors, tourism presents the greatest likelihood of creating economic opportunities in each region – especially in the smaller communities. 

Because the importance – and the potential – of our tourism industry, it is critical that we develop effective plans to market the NWT’s outstanding range of tourism products.