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Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by saying that I along with several of my Cabinet colleagues, had the privilege of visiting Hay River, Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and West Point First Nation earlier this week to observe the damage caused by this year’s flooding in the South Slave region. I want to thank Mayor Jameson and Chief Martel for inviting and hosting us on our tour around your communities. Thanks also to MLAs Bonnetrouge and Simpson for accompanying us and demonstrating leadership for your communities.

*Unless there are significant changes in current conditions, the next update will be Friday, May 27^th.

Shane Thompson, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), has announced the annual call for applications for the 2022-2023 NGO Stabilization Fund.

The NGO Stabilization Fund provides special funding intended to help NGOs stabilize or develop their capacity to manage the critical GNWT funded programs and services that they offer to the public.

YELLOWKNIFE (MAY 20, 2022; 17:00pm) -- Demand for overnight accommodations has ramped down – with those still accessing overnight spaces expected to leave tomorrow. 

With this development, Yellowknife evacuation centre overnight accommodations are being stood down for now. 

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

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

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

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is proposing amendments to the Western Canada Lottery Act Regulations that will establish a minimum age of 18 years for the purchase of Western Canada Lottery products, and a minimum age of 16 years for the sale of these products. 
The GNWT, led by the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), is seeking feedback from NWT residents on these regulatory changes. This public engagement begins on May 17, 2022 and will conclude on June 13th, 2022.

Premier Caroline Cochrane and Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Shane Thompson will visit the Town of Hay River and the Kátł’odeeche First Nation on Wednesday May 18, 2022. This will be an opportunity to meet with community leadership and get a first-hand account of the damage to homes, businesses, and other infrastructure in the area caused by recent flooding.

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