Municipal and Community Affairs

NWT Emergency Response Update - September 02, 2025 5:00pm

NWT Emergency Response Update – September 2, 2025 17:00

 

Jean Marie River – Evacuation Alert - Update

Tthets’éhk’édélı̨ First Nation is advising residents of Jean Marie River to be prepared in case they have to evacuate due to wildfire activity in the area. Updates can be found on the community Facebook Page. Local residents are instructed to check with the Band Office if you have questions.

Fort Providence Evacuation Order

Fort Providence Evacuation Order

 

The community of Fort Providence has issued an evacuation order. All residents are required to evacuate the area immediately due to a wildfire in the area. Evacuees must register with the community. Reception centres are being set up in Hay River. Evacuees will receive more information when you register. Updates from the Hamlet of Fort Providence will be put on Facebook on the Fort Providence Announcements & Events page.

The GNWT Endorses New Canadian Sport Policy to Advance Inclusive, Culturally Relevant Sport

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has endorsed the Canadian Sport Policy 2025–2035, a renewed national framework that emphasizes inclusion, reconciliation, and community well-being through sport. This endorsement reflects the GNWT’s commitment to building a sport system that is safe, accessible, and culturally relevant for all residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT).

2025 Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

The link below is being redistributed on behalf of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation:

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/key-highlights-of-the-2025-conference-of-federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-responsible-for-sport-physical-activity-and-recreation-832733679.html

2025-2026 High Performance Athlete Grant Call for Applications

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Sport North Federation are now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 High Performance Athlete Grant.

This grant supports high-performance athletes from the Northwest Territories (NWT) by helping offset costs associated with training and competing in their chosen sport. Funding amounts for each recipient are based on athletic achievement and recognition at the national or international level.

Eligibility Criteria

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