The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising the public that planned maintenance work by NorthwesTel will temporarily impact all voice, internet, and cellular services – including 9-1-1 – in Kakisa, Enterprise, Fort Resolution, Fort Smith, and Hay River. This work is scheduled between 12:00 a.m. and
6:00 a.m. from October 22 to 25, 2024.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the 2024 wildfire season, a season that presented significant challenges to communities in the Northwest Territories, particularly Fort Good Hope.

Overall, we were fortunate to experience fewer community evacuations this year compared to previous years, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported response and recovery efforts during another difficult season.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is accepting nominations for the 2024 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This year marks the 33rd year of these awards, which recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions volunteers make in communities across the territory.

Residents are encouraged to nominate elders, youth, individuals, or group volunteers in their communities who donate their time to improve the quality of life for NWT residents.

Awards are presented in the following categories:

In recognition of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is highlighting the critical importance of installing working smoke alarms in homes. The theme for Fire Prevention Week 2024, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”, underscores the vital role smoke alarms play in providing early warning and time to safely evacuate if a fire occurs. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are encouraging all Northwest Territories (NWT) residents to regularly test their smoke alarms and participate in "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day" on September 28, 2024.

This Ontario-led initiative now forms part of a broader national campaign supported by the Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners to raise awareness of the importance of working smoke alarms in homes across the country.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Ambassadors 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, Canada Summer Games, and the North American Indigenous Games. This cohort will have the opportunity to volunteer at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is notifying the public of a scheduled maintenance outage by Northwestel, which will impact internet and cellular services in the Northwest Territories (NWT) on September 25, 2024, between 1:00 a.m. and 07:00 a.m. MT.

National Concussion Awareness Week is being recognized across Canada from September 22 to 28, 2024 to encourage everyone to get involved in preventing, recognizing, and managing concussions.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Sport North Federation are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 High Performance Athlete Grant.

The High Performance Athlete Grant provides funding for high performance athletes from the Northwest Territories to assist with costs associated with training and competing in their chosen sport. The funding level for each recipient is based on athletic achievement and recognition at the national or international level.

To be eligible for a grant, you must:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking an individual to be the Northwest Territories (NWT) nominee to become a Director on the Arctic Winter Games International Committee (AWGIC). If you or someone you know has a passion for sport and culture, please consider an application.  

The AWGIC supervises the overall development and implementation of the Arctic Winter Games. To learn more about the AWGIC, visit their website here.  

The deadline to apply is August 27, 2024.