NWT Emergency Response Update – July 07, 2026 17:00

NWT Emergency Response Update – July 03, 2026 18:00

Status of Evacuation Notices, Alerts, and Orders

Fort Simpson – Evacuation Order

• Fort Simpson remains under Evacuation Order.

• The Evacuation Order was given by the community of Fort Simpson on June 28, 2026.

• For community updates go to the Village of Fort Simpson webpage.

NWT Emergency Response Update – July 02, 2026 17:00

Status of Evacuation Notices, Alerts, and Orders

Fort Simpson – Evacuation Order

• Fort Simpson remains under Evacuation Order.

• The Evacuation Order was given by the community of Fort Simpson on June 28, 2026.

• For community updates go to the Village of Fort Simpson webpage.

NWT Emergency Response Update – June 30, 2026 17:30

Status of Evacuation Notices, Alerts, and Orders

Fort Simpson – Evacuation Order

• Fort Simpson remains under Evacuation Order.

• The Evacuation Order was given by the community of Fort Simpson on June 28, 2026.

• For community updates go to the Village of Fort Simpson webpage.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to share feedback as part of a review of Team NT’s participation in multisport games.

This review, developed in partnership with Sport North Federation and the Indigenous Sports Circle NWT, is examining how the current multisport games system is working, including participation in events such as the Arctic Winter Games, Canada Games, North American Indigenous Games, and Canada 55+ Games.

NWT Emergency Response Update – June 29, 2026 17:30

Current Evacuation Notification Status 

Fort Simpson – Evacuation Order

Fort Simpson residents are required to evacuate the area immediately due to a wildfire. Evacuees must register at the recreation centre and will receive further instructions there. For updates go to the Village of Fort Simpson webpage

Wrigley – Evacuation Order

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of a planned telecommunications service disruption during scheduled emergency repair work by Northwestel.

The work will take place on June 25, 2026, from 12:01 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. (MST) along Highway 3. During this time, full service outages are expected, affecting phone, cellular, internet services, and 9-1-1 emergency services.

The outage is expected to impact residents in:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Ambassadors Program. The program provides NWT youth with opportunities to build leadership skills through participation in special events and volunteer assignments.

In the past, NWT Youth Ambassadors have attended the Arctic Winter Games, Canada Winter Games, Canada Summer Games, and the North American Indigenous Games. This cohort will have the opportunity to volunteer at the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City, Quebec.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is investing $400,275 through the Regional Youth Sporting Events (RYSE) Program for 2026–2027 to support youth sport and recreation opportunities across the Northwest Territories.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to share feedback on whether the Northwest Territories (NWT) should submit a bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games.

A recent feasibility review explores what hosting the Games could involve, including potential opportunities to strengthen tourism, support infrastructure and housing development, generate economic activity, and showcase northern and Indigenous cultures on a national stage.