Construction on the site of Housing NWT’s new 50-Unit mixed-use building in Yellowknife will pause over the winter season. Materials will be manufactured off-site during this time. Work will start again on site by Spring 2026.
To date, the following work has been completed:
A contract for 84 new housing units has been awarded to Arcan Construction Ltd., working with METCAN Building Solutions, an NWT manufacturer that builds homes in Hay River, Northwest Territories.
This milestone reflects Housing NWT’s commitment to address urgent housing needs across the territory, while also supporting the NWT economy. This contract represents a portion of the 98 planned units across nine communities.
The Tłı̨chǫ Government (TG), Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN), and Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are working together to support workers, businesses, and communities affected by recent changes in the diamond mining sector — while laying the foundation for a more diverse resource economy.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing Fire Prevention Week™ from October 5 to 11, 2025. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” emphasizes the importance of buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely.
Many of the devices we use every day, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power and lawn tools, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys, are powered by lithium-ion batteries. In fact, most rechargeable products rely on them.
Hey NWT drivers – especially our new and younger drivers – Canadian Youth Road Safety Week is coming up from October 20 to 26. It’s all about starting the conversation on safe driving and cutting out risky behaviours that put you and others at risk.
The reality? Road crashes are one of the leading causes of death for youth ages 15 to 24. That’s why this week matters.
Here are four key things to keep in mind every time you get behind the wheel:
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Acho Dene Koe First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
After several seasons of major floods and wildfires, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is outlining the actions underway to strengthen emergency response and better protect residents and communities.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to share their experiences with driver and vehicle licensing services by completing a short survey.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Program (DVLP) helps keep our roads safe and our communities connected by ensuring drivers are licensed, vehicles are registered, and identification services are available across the NWT.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the election of the Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief:
“On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I extend my sincere congratulations to Jackson Lafferty on his reelection as Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief.
