YELLOWKNIFE (November 9, 2012) – Today Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) and Minister Responsible for Youth, released an updated strategic plan supporting volunteer development in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

“The Volunteer Support Initiative is a strategy designed to help build the next generation of NWT volunteers” said McLeod.  “We need to continue supporting the great work being done by today’s volunteers and look to the future by building that same spirit in youth”.

YELLOWKNIFE (November 9, 2012) – Forty-three new youth ambassadors and four returning youth mentors from across the Northwest Territories (NWT) have been selected to participate in the 2012-2013 NWT Youth Ambassador Program by the Honourable Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

Mr. Speaker, today is National Be a Fan Day, and you will note many of the Members wearing red laces in support of Special Olympics NWT.

National Be a Fan Day raises awareness of the Special Olympics and their dedication to providing communities with sporting opportunities for individuals with an intellectual disability. In addition, National Be a Fan Day highlights the role of volunteers and the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Mr. Speaker, the 2012 forest fire season is officially over. 

This year a total of 298,000 hectares of land were affected by 279 wildfires. The majority of these fires, 241 were lightning caused, 25 were person caused, four were caused by industry, two arose from a coal seam near Tulita and the cause of seven fires were unknown.  

There were also eight fires in the NWT section of Wood Buffalo National Park, eight fires in Nahanni National Park and a fire at the Great Bear Lake National Historic Site.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 15, 2012) – The Minister of the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs recently recognized graduates of the School of Community Government’s Community Recreation Leaders Certificate Program and Recreation Leaders completing Occupational Certification in the recreation field. Four NWT residents were recognized this year and will go on to continue to develop recreation programs in communities across the NWT.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 11, 2012) – Individuals from fire departments across the NWT work tirelessly to protect our communities. The NWT Fire Service Merit Awards, announced by Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, recognizes those individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty while protecting residents across the territory.

YELLOWKNIFE (September 10, 2012) – The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs is accepting applications for the 2012- 2013 NWT Youth Ambassador 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, 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and the 2011 Royal Visit.

On Friday, June 8^th, rising water levels in the Liard River caused a flood in the community of Nahanni Butte. Most residents of the community were evacuated to Fort Simpson, where they remain. The GNWT is currently assessing conditions in the community to determine when it will be safe for residents to return to their homes.

Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA)

On Friday, June 8^th, rising water levels in the Liard River caused a flood in the community of Nahanni Butte. Most residents of the community were evacuated to Fort Simpson, where they remain. The GNWT is currently assessing conditions in the community to determine when it will be safe for residents to return to their homes. On Monday, June 18, Deputy Premier Jackson Lafferty will visit Nahanni Butte and meet with evacuees in Fort Simpson.


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