Premier Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Alberta’s ending of seasonal time changes:
“I am pleased to announce that the Northwest Territories will move to end seasonal time changes and adopt a year-round time standard, following similar actions we expect to be legislated by the Government of Alberta later this week.
Two new and five updated arts programs, offered through the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), are now open for applications. These programs were redesigned by integrating changes and feedback heard from artists and organizations through a variety of engagements. The arts programs are now designed to fit artists and people rather than trying to fit them into the programs.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson and the Community Learning Centre in Ndılǫ. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures in Chief Julius School show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. Water results at the Ndılǫ CLC facility were below Health Canada guidelines and no action is required.
The next Expression of Interest draw for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program’s Employer Driven Stream is scheduled for June 25, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit their expression of interest profile by June 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MT.
The new Expression of Interest system was launched earlier this year, and the first draw took place on March 25, 2026. At that time, 295 profiles were submitted and the 65 top-ranking profiles were selected, including:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Echo Dene School in Acho Dene Koe and Inualthuyak School in Sachs Harbour. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the schools.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honoured. This year from April 12 to 18, 2026, we are celebrating the dedicated professionals behind NWT 9-1-1, along with the many other emergency services dispatchers across the NWT who help connect residents to emergency assistance when every second matters.
Changes to the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program were made earlier this year to encourage harvesting and trapping, with new payment increases now in effect. The Government of the Northwest Territories has increased the following:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is continuing community engagement on the Mackenzie Valley Highway to share updates and discuss next steps.
Upcoming community meetings:
These sessions are a chance to:
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for École Allain St-Cyr in Yellowknife. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school. As Garderie Plein Soleil is located within the school, testing included shared spaces, and elevated lead levels were identified in a fixture located in a jointly accessed area.
