YELLOWKNIFE (January 11, 2011) – Today the Honourable Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), announced a call for nominations for the Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This year will mark the 21st year of this award, which recognizes the important contributions volunteers make in communities across the NWT.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 10, 2012) – The Town of Fort Resolution had double cause for celebration last week as residents officially opened two community buildings. A new Youth Centre Complex and the retrofitted Antoine Beaulieu Hall will now provide opportunities for youth development and space for community gatherings.
December 15, 2011 - Physical activity programs offered in the after school time period are being supported with $615,000 in Government of the Northwest Territories funding announced by Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA). The programs, delivered by schools throughout the territory, are supported by the department through the Active After School program.
December 12, 2011 - Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide Members with an update on the way the NWT Sport and Recreation Council has improved access to quality physical activity, sport, and recreation programs for all NWT residents.
December 9, 2011 – Recipients of the 2011-2012 High Performance Athlete Grant Program were announced today by the Honourable Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, and Richard Daitch, President of the Sport North Federation.
December 5, 2011 – 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, recognize those individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty while protecting residents across the territory.
August 19, 2011 - The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Robert McLeod congratulates the communities of Fort Smith and Déline for performing admirably during their emergency situations this past year. The minister emphasizes how important it is to have trained people in the communities to deal with these types of emergency situations: knowing what to do will save lives.
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to speak about the importance of community emergency training and preparedness.
August 19, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to enhance emergency preparedness and response activities in the NWT.
Seven projects totalling approximately $450,000 received funding in 2010-11. This included a contribution of $194,000 from the Government of Canada through the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) to support Canada’s emergency management priorities – developing valuable learning events and the improvement of telecommunications capacity.
