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GNWT adjusts fuel prices in 10 NWT communities

Fuel prices in 10 NWT communities have been increased following the winter resupply program. These price adjustments are a direct result of increased global fuel prices.

Significant increases included in this price adjustment:

  • Heating fuel ranging from 9 to 54 cents per litre.
  • Motive diesel ranging from 9 to 54 cents per litre.
  • Gasoline ranging from 7 to 37 cents per litre.

Similar increases in fuel prices are in effect for government customers in the 10 winter resupply communities.

Residents are invited to join the Platinum Jubilee Celebration as part of the Royal visit

The Government of the Northwest Territories encourages residents to attend public events that will be part of the Royal Tour to honour Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

Residents are invited to join the Platinum Jubilee Celebration at the Ceremonial Circle, located behind the Joint Task Force North Building.

Passing of former Commissioner Daniel Marion

Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the passing of former Commissioner Daniel Marion:

“I was sad to hear about the passing of Daniel Marion, former Commissioner to the Northwest Territories. Mr. Marion dedicated his life to improving the lives of residents in the Northwest Territories, supporting economic growth, and giving his time to make the communities he lived in a better place for everyone.

SCAM ALERT: Text Messages falsely claiming to be from the Government of the Northwest Territories

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) alerts the public to a text scam concerning a “COVID-19 response benefit from GNWT Economic Relief.”

Cybercriminals are sending fraudulent text messages alerting residents that they can claim a $750 COVID-19 response benefit and directing them to click on a link.

Do not click on any link in the message or share personal information. The GNWT will never ask you to provide, confirm or verify personal, login, or account information through text message. The GNWT won’t ask you via text message to click on a link.

Student Financial Assistance Deadline Approaching

Applications for Student Financial Assistance (SFA) are due by June 30, 2022.

Did you know that you don’t need to be accepted into a program or institution to apply for SFA?  Complete your application before the deadline to ensure it is processed for the start of the Fall semester.

Through SFA, the department of Education, Culture and Employment offers full-time and part-time financial assistance to NWT residents attending accredited, post-secondary institutions and programs to help supplement the cost of obtaining a post-secondary education.

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