Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNTW) released the 4th Edition of the Good Building Practice for Northern Facilities.The design guide is an extensive update to the 2009 edition, and incorporates 10 years of research and development in new codes and standards.
Premier Caroline Cochrane would like to announce the planned retirement of Mr. Sandy Kalgutkar from the position Deputy Minister of Finance and Secretary to the Financial Management Board with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) effective September 1, 2021.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recently added the community of Fort Liard to the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) program to test human wastewater for the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
The first wastewater samples from Fort Liard were collected in March via sampling devices installed on effluent pipes on the community’s trucked sewer system.
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
The latest extension continues through April 27, 2021.
The Public Health Emergency is required to continue to decisively respond to shifts in the NWT’s own public health situation, and maintain preventative measures.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 12, 2021
Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the passing of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh:
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip.
“Prince Philip was a man who made many sacrifices in his life so we could enjoy the freedoms we have today. This was most evident during his time as a decorated naval officer during the Second World War. He spent much of his life working to help others and provide opportunities to those who may not have been as fortunate.
A new oral health campaign—Speak the Tooth—launched earlier this week with fourteen children from the Northwest Territories (NWT) sharing the truth about the critical need for lifelong oral health.
Poor oral health is a significant issue in the NWT, especially among children and youth. The Speak the Tooth Campaign will increase knowledge and help change behaviour related to oral health.
The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.
The extension continues through April 22, 2021.
This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Do you have an idea for how to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in your community, but need some financial support?
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) is accepting applications for the Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiative.
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (April 6, 2021) - Nominations are now being accepted for the Persons with Disabilities’ Accessibility and Inclusion Awards. Formerly known as the Disabilities Awareness Tea awards, the event is hosted annually by the Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities in late May or early June to coincide with the National AccessAbility Week.
