Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 11, 2022.
Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane has issued the following statement on the upcoming Royal Tour:
“We are honoured that Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, have chosen to visit the Northwest Territories in May 2022.
“This visit will provide an opportunity for Northerners to demonstrate their unmatched hospitality and to showcase for the world the rich and diverse cultures, languages, and traditions of our territory.
The first confirmed case of Influenza in the past two years was recently reported to the OCPHO. This case serves as a reminder, that despite the lifting of COVID-19 health restrictions, respiratory viruses will continue to pose a risk to residents’ health.
Premier Caroline Cochrane is in Anchorage, Alaska this week for the Arctic Encounters Symposium to discuss shared opportunities and challenges with Arctic leaders and policymakers.
It is an opportunity for the Premier to work closely with other Arctic leaders to increase awareness around Arctic security, economic development, infrastructure development, housing, climate change, and women in leadership.
Clients in Yellowknife are now able to book their driver and vehicle services appointments online at: https://www.gov.nt.ca/DriverAppointment.
This new option allows clients to see available time slots and book appointments at their own convenience, as well as manage their appointments using the cancellation and rebooking options.
Clients are reminded to come to their appointments fully prepared and with all required documentation.
The Department of Health and Social Services is seeking feedback from Indigenous governments, organizations that work with children, youth and families at risk as well as the public on proposed key elements that will inform amendments to the Child and Family Services Act.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Skills 4 Success Action Plan: 2021-2025. This four-year plan will serve as a roadmap to education, training and skills building activities and investments, with the goal of improving employment success for residents in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 4, 2022.
Northwest Territories Parks and Campgrounds will open beginning May 13, 2022.
This year online reservations are being accepted as of:
Campsites at the following campgrounds are not available for booking through the online reservation system, but on a first come, first served basis at the gatehouse:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is asking the public to share their views on seasonal time change in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
NWT residents are invited to provide their feedback on whether they want to keep the twice-annual time change or permanently adopt a single time. The public engagement also asks NWT residents whether they would prefer Mountain Daylight Saving Time or Mountain Standard Time (if the time change were to end). The NWT currently observes Mountain Standard Time in the winter and Mountain Daylight Saving Time in the summer.
