The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is offering free dredged material (dirt) to residents in July 2025 in Hay River.

The dredged material is essentially dried river sediment, a mix of sand, silt, and clay, and small bits of debris that was removed from the Hay River Harbour navigational channel during dredging in the summer of 2024, and has been drying since. It has been extensively tested and is approved for residential and agricultural use.

Approximately 30,000 cubic metres of dredged material is available.

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Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo rates for customers for the 2025 sailing season, with a focus on simplifying and standardizing pricing.

Key changes for 2025 include:

Minister of Infrastructure Vince McKay issued the following statement on the successful completion of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) 2025 winter fuel resupply program:

“This year’s winter fuel resupply was one of the most complex operations we’ve undertaken in recent memory—and I’m proud to say it was a success.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a What We Heard Report summarizing feedback from public engagement on the replacement of the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge. Additionally, in-person information sessions are scheduled on April 23 and 24 in Behchokǫ̀ to further share the findings with community members.

New direction issued to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) will modernize how electricity is regulated and delivered in the Northwest Territories. The changes are designed to support the growing pressure to transition to a lower-carbon economy, while maintaining an electricity system that is safe, secure, affordable, and reliable.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is beginning the process of transitioning Marine Transportation Services (MTS) to a Crown Corporation, with a target date of April 1, 2027.

Minister Vince McKay issued the following statement regarding CN Rail's decision to not repair the section of damaged rail line between Enterprise and Hay River:

Yellowknife, April 1, 2025 — The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is moving forward with its commitment to transition to a hybrid public Board of Directors for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) and NT Hydro, and is inviting applications from members of the public interested in serving on the Board.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is launching a new awareness campaign for National Impaired Driving Prevention Week (March 17-23) and Distracted Driving Month (April) to remind northerners of the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.

The Risks of Impaired and Distracted Driving

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Mr. Speaker, today I want to describe how key infrastructure projects are helping support our government’s commitment to building strong relationships with Indigenous governments.