Results of water quality monitoring completed by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) indicate that concentrations of some metals and hydrocarbons in the Slave and Hay Rivers were elevated in July, due to unprecedented high flows, but the majority returned to their normal range in August and are not expected to pose a health risk to aquatic life.
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ inaugural NWT Manufacturing Innovation and Technology Contribution has been awarded to Poison Graphics in Hay River.
The $100K investment will support the purchase of a HP R200 Latex Printer.
Introduced in the Northwest Territories Manufacturing, Strategy (2019), the contribution is designed to support manufacturers investing in technology aimed at reducing costs or improving productivity and resulting in increased local employment. This is the first year that the contribution has been awarded.
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 January 28, 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.
Northwest Territories (NWT) businesses can now apply to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)’s Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Program for funding to get their financial books in order.
Up to $7,500.00 is available to individual businesses that need completed bookkeeping and/or financial statements to advance economic recovery or to apply for government funding. The total amount of funding available for this initiative is $400,000
Diane Archie, Minister of Infrastructure issued the following reaction on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories to news about Air Canada route changes:
“This morning, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) received notice that Air Canada is suspending all passenger operations to the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) until further notice. This change will take effect January 23, 2021.
Department of Lands’ offices located on the first floor of the Gallery Building in Yellowknife were closed this morning after it was determined an individual who was supposed to be self-isolating following travel, entered the office space for a short period of time on Sunday. The incident has been reported to Protect NWT as appropriate.
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 12-18, 2021
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of January 11, 2021
· Shane Thompson will be attending a meeting with Norman Wells Mayor and Council on January 18 in Norman Wells.
Meetings and Appearances
Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions for their event. Contact organizers for more information.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its first progress reports on our territory-wide approach to climate change.
Strengthening the government’s leadership and authority on climate change, ensuring climate change impacts are specifically considered when making government decisions as well as reducing the cost of power and increasing the use of alternative and renewable energy, are priorities of the Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2019-2023.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of January 10, 2021.
Issued January 8, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on January 13, 2021.
Public Events and Meetings
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
January 11
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is proud to present a new contemporary art exhibit showcasing two artists. Covered Ground brings together art by Tracey Bryant and Rhonda Harder Epp to depict northern lichen and landscapes.
Bryant is a painter and art teacher from Yellowknife, NT who works in acrylic and encaustic media (a technique using melted wax). Her work includes detailed depictions of lichen and patterns found in the rocks of the Canadian Shield.
