The Marine Transportation Services (MTS) sailing schedule and transportation plans for the 2023 sailing season are being adjusted due to very low water levels on the Mackenzie River.
Low water levels, particularly near the ramparts south of Fort Good Hope, could make certain sections of the Mackenzie River impassable for MTS tugs and barges sailing out of its main terminal in Hay River.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved six projects under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Grant Program. These include projects to electrify North Arm Territorial Park near Behchokǫ̀ and reduce the carbon footprint of Yellowknife-based brewing company NWT Brewing Company Ltd.
The GNWT is providing approximately $1.35 million in funding for these projects to support greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects and initiatives in NWT communities. The six projects will reduce an estimated 633 tonnes of GHG emissions annually.
The approved projects include:
Marine Transportation Services’ (MTS) 2023 resupply season has started with the MV Vic Ingraham leaving Hay River on June 27, 2023, towing six barges with petroleum products and cargo.
This is the first of six sailings planned from the Hay River terminal this season, which will be MTS’ seventh sailing season.
During the 2023 marine resupply season, MTS will deliver fuel and cargo to 10 NWT communities and one Nunavut community. These communities include:
Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement regarding projects that have been approved under the Greenhouse Gas Grant Program in the Northwest Territories.
When: June 29, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Woodyard Brewhouse and Eatery, 3905 Franklin Ave., Yellowknife
The following elected officials will be in attendance:
Joining them will be:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting feedback on the Northwest Territories’ energy and climate future, as it launches its engagement to inform the five-year review of the 2030 Energy Strategy and Climate Change Strategic Framework today.
Effective today, fuel prices in 10 Northwest Territories communities have been updated following the winter resupply program.
Adjustments include reductions in pricing for some fuels in some communities, particularly Gamètı̀, Jean Marie River and Tsiigehtchic, as well as increases in heating and motive fuel for Délı̨nę and Colville Lake. Similar adjustments in fuel prices are in effect for government customers in the 10 winter resupply communities.
Effective July 15, 2023, Yellowknife Airport will no longer allow street parking on airport property on Bristol Court, Bristol Avenue and Berry Street. This will allow for more efficient and effective maintenance activities on airport property.
Previously, paid parking had been allowed in these areas through a pay-by-phone service. All pay-by-phone signage will be replaced with no parking signs. Notices will be posted on parked vehicles by June 15. All vehicles remaining parked at the locations mentioned above on and after July 15, 2023, will be towed at owner’s expense.
Recognizing the impact of inflation, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is introducing temporary relief to electricity rates. The relief will offset significant increases in the price and consumption of diesel over the past year and a half in the territory.
To keep consumer electricity bills at their current levels, the GNWT is making a one-time contribution of $15.2 million to the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC).
Two significant uncontrollable events have occurred that have driven the cost to provide power much higher.
In an effort to enhance road safety, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced amendments to the Hours of Service Regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act to require the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) for commercial vehicles weighing at or above 4,500 kilograms operating in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
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Mr. Speaker, enhancing road safety is a priority for the Government of the Northwest Territories. We all want our highways to be as safe as possible for everyone who uses them.
To support this effort, I would like to announce that as of June 1, 2023, the Hours of Service Regulations will be amended to make Electronic Logging Devices mandatory for commercial vehicles weighing 4,500 kilograms or more.
