The community of Tsiigehtchic was formally established as a Hamlet effective July 1, 2024.

On May 23, 2023, 76% of voters in Tsiigehtchic supported changing the status of the Charter Community Government of Tsiigehtchic to a Hamlet.

The status change results in two distinct and separate government structures: a Hamlet Council and a band council. As a Hamlet, the authority and operations of the community government are more easily defined and separated, and all residents who are eligible to vote are able to vote and/or run for Mayor and Councillor positions.

Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Vince McKay has appointed Tom Beaulieu as the new Administrator for the Hamlet of Fort Resolution.

Mr. Beaulieu will continue the work to stabilize operations and address the challenges that the Hamlet has faced. The community has been under Administration since June 5, 2023 in an exceptional measure deemed necessary to address financial and operational challenges.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public feedback on two sets of proposed regulations following Bill 67: An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act.

New Plan Review Appeal Board Regulations

Recent amendments to the Act make any requirements from the Office of the Fire Marshal in a plan review report binding as orders.

The proposed Plan Review Appeals Board Regulations will govern the process to appeal plan review orders issued by the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Updated Code Adoption Regulations

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2024 “Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home” Photo Contest.

Now more than ever, it is important for all of us to be as prepared as possible for emergencies and disasters. All Northwest Territories residents are encouraged to take the following steps to be ready for a potential emergency:

Check against delivery

Mr. Speaker, today I would like to highlight a successful initiative that the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs is supporting to remove hazardous waste from solid waste sites in communities across the Northwest Territories.

Check against delivery

Mr. Speaker, as we face another season of floods and wildfires, I understand that many communities and residents are concerned about the potential for disaster events. We have experienced a series of unprecedented disasters over the past four years, and as the snow melts, we are seeing dramatic changes to our landscape as a result of record low water levels.

On May 8, 2024 at 9:55 a.m. MST, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will send out a test alert through various platforms. Residents may see and hear the public alert test on wireless devices, cable networks, and radio stations across the Northwest Territories (NWT).

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced the annual call for applications for the 2024-2025 NGO Stabilization Fund.

The NGO Stabilization Fund provides special funding to help non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that deliver critical GNWT-funded programs or services to the public to stabilize or develop their capacity to manage programs and services.

Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Vince McKay issued the following statement today after the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced updates to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Emergency Plan:

“The GNWT and emergency management partners have learned from past experiences, including last year’s historic wildfire season, and have updated and improved emergency management practices accordingly ahead of the 2024 high-risk season.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced updates to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Emergency Plan, including Evacuation and Hosting Guidelines and an Emergency Communications Protocol, ahead of the 2024 high-risk season.

The updated Plan incorporates recommendations from the 2021 Flood After Action Review, lessons learned from the 2021 and 2022 flood seasons, and opportunities for improvement identified through the 2023 wildfire season.