The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing the release of the NWT Community Planning Framework – Where We Live, Why We Plan. The framework serves as a departmental platform and strategic approach to promoting the community planning system in the Northwest Territories. It highlights the important role of community governments, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), and professional community planners in supporting the development of the land management tools, including community plans, zoning bylaws, and community land use plans.

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.

Update: Evacuation Alert – Jean Marie River [September 2, 2025]

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 – Urgent – [Sept 1, 2025, 00:15]

Fort Providence residents and emergency/essential personnel must evacuate now. The area has an immediate threat due to a wildfire and is not safe. Everyone must leave now. Head to the reception centre in Hay River for further instruction.

FORT PROVIDENCE EVACUATION ORDER URGENT

Evacuation Order – Urgent – The community must be evacuated immediately

Fort Providence residents and emergency/essential personnel must evacuate now. The area has an immediate threat due to a wildfire and is not safe. Everyone must leave now. Head to the reception centre in Hay River for further instruction.  

Fort Providence – Evacuation Order – [Aug 31, 2025, 9:00] 

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.

NWT Emergency Response Update - August 30, 2025 18:15

Evacuation Alert – Fort Providence: Residents be prepared to evacuate on short notice

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).

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