The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School (LKES) in Fort Simpson.
LKES testing has confirmed that two water fixtures show lead levels above the MAC. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Moose Kerr School (MKS) in Aklavik, Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School (LKRHS) in Fort Simpson, the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Student Residences (LKSR) in Fort Simpson and Chief Paul Niditchie School (CPNS) in Tsiigehtchic.
MKS, PNS, LKRHS and the LKSR testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC). As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for these facilities.
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC), Naka Power Utilities (NWT) Ltd. (NAKA), with the support of the GNWT, are launching public engagement on the Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP), a major multi-year effort led by the NWT Public Utilities Board (PUB) to plan the future of electricity across the territory.
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Mr. Speaker, across the Northwest Territories, infrastructure projects are about much more than design, labour and raw materials. These critical projects encompass new opportunities to build, protect and connect the North for the benefit of all Northerners.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School in Behchokǫ̀ and École St. Joseph School in Yellowknife. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for both schools.
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Mr. Speaker, the government of the Northwest Territories is making practical investments to strengthen our energy systems and make energy more reliable, affordable, and sustainable for communities across the territory.
The Energy Initiatives Report released on February 3rd shows how we are building a strong foundation for long-term change. We are improving how energy systems are planned, regulated, and delivered, while moving forward with projects that meet local needs and reflect northern realities.
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Mr. Speaker, today I want to talk about the importance of our winter road system and acknowledge the hard work being done by Government of the Northwest Territories staff, in the construction, maintenance, and operation of these winter roads.
Effective today, fuel prices will be updated in 14 communities serviced by the Department of Infrastructure’s Petroleum Products Program.
Updated prices will reflect cost changes for wholesale fuel purchases, transportation, and/or dispensing costs.
Communities affected by these price changes include Tsiigehtchic, Colville Lake, Fort Good Hope, Délı̨nę, Tulita, Wrigley, Jean Marie River, Sambaa K’e, Whatì, Gamètì, Łutsël K'é, Sachs Harbour, Ulukhaktok, and Paulatuk.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Tłı̨chǫ Government (TG) were recognized on the national stage for their partnership on the Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road (TASR), which was awarded at the 2025 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships in the Environmental, Social and Governance category.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received drinking water testing results for Paul William Kaeser (PWK) High School and Joseph Burr Tyrrell School (JBT) in Fort Smith. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school.
