Closing dates for campgrounds in almost all territorial parks across the Northwest Territories have been extended to September 30.
The list of campgrounds and revised closing dates can be found online at NWTParks.ca Reservations for campsites can be made using the GNWT’s online reservation system.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 28, 2020
Issued August 27, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
The Premier will appear live on CBC Radio Trailbreaker at 7:40 a.m.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will attend the Caucus retreat in Fort Smith
All meetings and events subject to change.
For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:
Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Tłı̨chǫ Government have submitted a revised joint proposal to manage wolves on the Bathurst and Bluenose-East caribou herd winter ranges.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is working with the Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to amend the Nursing Profession Act to improve how nurses are regulated in the NWT to further professionalize nursing in the territory.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned Northwest Territories (NWT) driver’s licences and general identification cards.
Both documents offer improved security features, making them harder to alter or replicate ensuring increased protecting for NWT residents from fraud. They also feature a new Northern look and feel with NWT elements such as a diamond, Arctic Grayling, Mountain Aven, fox, midnight sun and fireweed.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 26, 2020
Issued August 25, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
The Premier will participate in the sitting of the Legislative Assembly
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
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 25, 2020
Issued August 24, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
The Premier will participate in the sitting of the Legislative Assembly
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
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of August 25-31, 2020
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 24, 2020
Caroline Cochrane, Shane Thompson, R.J. Simpson and Caroline Wawzonek will be attending a Caucus Retreat on August 28-31 in Fort Smith
Meetings and Appearances
Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions for their event. Contact organizers for more information.
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has published an Education Bulletin for the 2020-2021 school year that provides additional information on safety procedures, such as COVID-19 screening processes, wearing masks, and physical distancing, including information on how learning approaches may be required to shift, based on the evolving COVID-19 situation in the Northwest Territories.
Diane Thom, Minister of Health and Social Services, announced the 16 schools chosen to receive awards as part of the 2019-20 Drop the Pop campaign.
Forty-five NWT schools participated in the 2019-20 Drop the Pop challenge using funding to promote healthy foods and beverages. The winning schools will be awarded prizes ranging from $500 – $1,800 in recognition of their activities and creative efforts for the annual awareness campaign.
Some of the highlights from this year’s winners are:
