The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing Fire Prevention Week™ from October 5 to 11, 2025. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” emphasizes the importance of buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely.

Many of the devices we use every day, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power and lawn tools, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys, are powered by lithium-ion batteries. In fact, most rechargeable products rely on them.

After several seasons of major floods and wildfires, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is outlining the actions underway to strengthen emergency response and better protect residents and communities.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are calling on all residents to take part in Test Your Smoke Alarm Day on Sunday, September 28, 2025. You can participate by testing smoke alarms in your home to make sure they are in good working condition.

The theme for Test Your Smoke Alarm Day, observed every year, is “Saved by the Beep.”

Concussion Awareness Week is being recognized across Canada this year from September 21 to 27, 2025. This national initiative aims to raise awareness on how to prevent, identify, and manage concussions, particularly in sports, recreation, and everyday life.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is encouraging residents, schools, coaches, teams, and workplaces across the Northwest Territories (NWT) to take part in this important week. Concussion awareness starts with you. Here is how you can get involved:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting nominations for the 2025 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards.

The GNWT launched the Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards program in 1991 to recognize the great contributions volunteers make to the quality of life in the NWT. 

Nominations are accepted in four categories: Youth (under 25), Individual (25-54), Elder (55+) and Group.

Current Evacuation Notification Status:

Fort Providence – Update: Evacuation Notice

The Community of Fort Providence is advising residents that the Community has de-escalated the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Notice due to a decreased fire risk at this time. The Evacuation Notice signals that there is still an active fire in the area and residents should keep informed by reading the updates issued by NWT Fire and the Hamlet of Fort Providence.

The Community of Fort Providence is advising residents that the Community is de-escalating the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Notice due to a decreased fire risk at this time.

Current Evacuation Notification Status:

Fort Providence – Evacuation Order

The Community of Fort Providence issued an evacuation order on August 31, 2025. This evacuation order remains in place. The Community of Fort Providence has also extended the state of local emergency. This needs to be renewed on a weekly basis once it is put in place and can be removed at any time by council.

Current Evacuation Notification Status:

Jean Marie River – Evacuation Alert

Tthets’éhk’édélı̨ First Nation issued an evacuation alert on September 2, 2025 advising residents of Jean Marie River to be prepared in case they have to evacuate due to wildfire activity in the area. This evacuation alert remains in place. Updates can be found on the community Facebook Page. Local residents are instructed to check with the Band Office if they have questions.

This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada and Government of Northwest Territories.

https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/09...