The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Ambassadors Program. The program provides NWT youth with opportunities to build leadership skills through participation at 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.

The deadline to register for Disaster Assistance, for those affected by the 2022 flood in Hay River, is August 10, 2022. It is critical that those who intend to apply for Disaster Assistance be registered by the deadline so that their disaster assistance claim can be processed once their repairs have been completed. Pathfinders are available to assist you with registration if needed. 

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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced how it will approach its disaster assistance to residents, small businesses, and local authorities in the Town of Hay River (THR) and on the K’atl’odeeche First Nation (KFN) reserve. Both communities experienced significant damage and/or loss caused by the 2022 spring flood.

With warm weather, the snowmelt from mountains in BC, Yukon, and the NWT is beginning to hit the water system. This will contribute to high water levels and flow in the Liard and South Nahanni Rivers.

With warm weather, the snowmelt from mountains in BC, Yukon, and the NWT is beginning to hit the water system. This will contribute to high water levels and flow in the Liard and South Nahanni Rivers.

*Unless there are significant changes in current conditions, this is the final update of the ice break up season. New updates will be issued if a new risk becomes present.

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Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the athletes, coaches, managers, and mission staff who will be representing Team NT at the 2022 Canada Summer Games being held in the Niagara Region of Ontario from August 6 to 21. The Canada Games provides our nation’s high-performance athletes with venues to compete in hopes of continuing their athletic journey to Team Canada for the Olympics or other international events.

*Unless there are significant changes in current conditions, the next update will be Friday, June 03rd.

Unprecedented flooding is currently affecting thousands of residents in the Northwest Territories.

*Unless there are significant changes in current conditions, the next update will be Monday, May 30th.

Unprecedented flooding is currently affecting thousands of residents in the Northwest Territories.

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on a review of the Fire Prevention Act (FPA).

MACA has conducted  a thorough review of the Act and has drafted recommendations for potential revisions to the Act, as well as to the Plan Review process. Additionally consideration is being given to the development  of a building standards framework.

The public engagement on the review of the Fire Prevention Act begins May 26, 2022 and will conclude on June 16th, 2022.