Results of water quality monitoring conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in July indicate this year’s prolonged high water levels have resulted in more suspended sediment than usual in the Hay and Slave Rivers.

As a result of the increased sediment, many metals associated with silt and clay particles were also found at higher than usual concentrations in both rivers for July. In the Slave River, some concentrations of dissolved metals were also elevated, but most were within the range of what has been measured historically in the rivers.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for September 11, 2020

Issued September 10, 2020.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events are scheduled

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

Internal meetings

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

presssecretary@gov.nt.ca

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today that it will allocate $20.145 million to support the Northwest Territories’ Aviation Sector to continue essential air services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This funding is part of the $75 million funding program announced by the Government of Canada to support essential air services to remote communities between July 1 and December 31, 2020. Transport Canada will provide $17.124 in new funding; while the GNWT will provide $3.021 million.

YELLOWKNIFE (September 10, 2020) – Regular surveillance to identify the presence or absence of COVID-19 will soon be possible because of a wastewater testing program initiated by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

This program will collect regular samples of wastewater (sewage) from Hay River, Yellowknife, Fort Smith, Inuvik, and Fort Simpson, which will be tested for COVID-19. 

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for September 10, 2020 

Issued September 9, 2020.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events are scheduled

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

The Premier will participate in a meeting of Canada’s Premiers

The Premier will participate in a First Ministers Meeting

The Premier will meet with outgoing Philippine Ambassador Petronila Garcia

Internal meetings.

All meetings and events subject to change.

The Governments of Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Canada have resumed long-term water quality monitoring at two key sites in northern Alberta and two sites in the Northwest Territories (NWT). This collaboration reflects the ongoing commitment by both governments to conduct important water quality monitoring at long-term monitoring stations. The quality of water is important for NWT residents and for the sustainability of the Mackenzie River Basin.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for September 9, 2020

Issued September 8, 2020.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events are 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

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of September 8-14, 2020

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 7, 2020

·       Paulie Chinna will be attending a day trip with the NWT Housing Corporation, and meeting with Chief and Band Council, as well as a meeting with Metis Nation on September 10 in Fort Resolution

Meetings and Appearances

YELLOWKNIFE (September 4, 2020) –Premier Caroline Cochrane announced the following portfolio assignments for Members of the Executive Council today:

Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister R.J. Simpson met via videoconference with Northwest Territories (NWT) Education Leaders, and the NWT Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) on September 1, 2020 to share information about schools reopening across the Territory.  They were joined by NWT Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola and members of her team.