Yellowknife

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to visit the NWT

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.

Premier Cochrane attends Arctic Encounter Symposium

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.

Online Appointment Booking Offered at the Yellowknife Driver and Vehicle Office

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.

2022 NWT Parks and Campground Opening Dates

Northwest Territories Parks and Campgrounds will open beginning May 13, 2022. 

This year online reservations are being accepted as of: 

  • April 5 at 10:00 am - Prelude Lake campground 
  • April 6 at 10:00 am - Reid Lake campground
  • April 7 at 10:00 am - Fred Henne campground  
  • April 8 at 10:00 am - all campgrounds 


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:

Have Your Say on Seasonal Time Change

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.

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