Drivers are advised that the speed limit has been increased from 70 km/h to 80 km/h on the Ingraham Trail (Highway 4) from kilometre 0 to 7.5 (junction of Highways 3 and 4 to Yellowknife River).
The limit was increased this week after improvements were made to the highway during the summer and fall of 2020.
Signs reflecting the new speed limit have been installed.
The Government of Northwest Territories is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2021 Anti-Poverty Fund. The annual $1 million Fund can be used to support poverty reduction initiatives in NWT communities.
NWT Indigenous governments and community governing authorities as well as non-government organizations who demonstrate partnership or support from an Indigenous or community governing authority can apply for funding.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 18, 2020
Issued November 17, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will be participating in a meeting of the Energy and Climate Change Committee of Cabinet.
The Premier will be participating in a meeting with the British High Commissioner, and the United Kingdom Consul General
Internal Meetings
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of November 17-23, 2020
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of November 16, 2020
· Julie Green will be on a Constituency Tour with MLA Jacobson, and meet with the Halmet of Tuktoyaktuk Community Corporation on November 17 in Tuktoyaktuk.
· Paulie Chinna will be meeting with the Mayor, Chiefs and Northwest Territories Housing Corporation on November 18 in Tulita.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 17, 2020
Issued November 16, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will be having an introductory call with Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole.
The Premier will be meeting with the Chief Public Health Officer.
The Premier will be meeting with Chief and representatives of Acho Dene Koe First Nation.
Internal Meetings
Minister of Health and Social Services Julie Green issued the following statement today regarding the agreement with Alberta Health Services for Northwest Territories patients receiving services in Alberta:
“As cases of COVID-19 escalate in Alberta, it is not surprising that Northwest Territories (NWT) residents have become concerned that their required health care needs, usually addressed in Alberta, may change. I want to reassure residents that the NWT Health and Social Services system has been closely monitoring the situation in Alberta in recent weeks and days.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 16, 2020
Issued November 16, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will be chairing a COVID-19 Committee of Cabinet meeting.
Internal Meetings
All meetings and events subject to change.
For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:
Businesses and residents will receive better service from Protect NWT and 8-1-1 as new call centre technology comes online this week.
The new call centre technology provides assurance that all calls will be answered and none will be dropped from the system while callers are on hold, allows for better data management, and improves call triage procedures. Business callers will also be given an option to connect to an operator who can provide them with business-specific responses.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 13, 2020
Issued November 12, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
Regular Business
All meetings and events subject to change.
For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:
Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
presssecretary@gov.nt.ca
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 12, 2020
Issued November 12, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will be participating in a Council of the Federation meeting.
The Premier will be participating in a First Ministers meeting.
Internal Meetings
All meetings and events subject to change.
For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:
