NT Energy and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are pleased to announce that Level 2 and 3 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations have opened in Behchokǫ̀ and Fort Smith. Both stations include two 100 kW Level 3 chargers and two 19.2 kW chargers. They have been installed as part of the GNWT’s 2030 Energy Strategy and 2022-2025 Energy Action Plan; they will reduce transportation emissions and continue bringing the NWT closer to establishing a zero-emission vehicle corridor.

Yellowknife (February 3, 2025) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) invites residents to provide feedback on the replacement of the Dehk’è Frank Channel bridge, located at km 243.8 on Highway 3. Replacement of the bridge is required to meet traffic demands and eliminate the restrictions for over-dimensional loads.

Residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on design, proposed timelines and regulatory requirements.

Engagement sessions are taking place in Behchokǫ̀ as follow:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting individuals, businesses, and organizations involved in the tourism and hospitality industries to provide input on the new Tourism 2030 Strategy.

Winter in the Northwest Territories offers incredible opportunities for adventure. Snowmobiling is one of the best ways to get out on the land and enjoy the season. But before you hit the trails, make sure safety is part of your ride.

Here are some quick tips to keep in mind:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wants your feedback on the territory’s minimum wage through a five-minute survey. Your responses are anonymous and results are published each year.

Last week, a delegation of Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) leaders and officials attended the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference in Vancouver to promote the territory’s mineral resources sector.

February is Indigenous Languages Month in the Northwest Territories. The Government of the Northwest Territories encourages residents to honour and celebrate the diverse Indigenous languages of the North this month by speaking them with pride.

Effective immediately, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is now open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday and the last Saturday of every month to accommodate evening programming.

Regular operating hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed every Monday.

Visit the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre during these hours to see the latest exhibits!

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Canada and Northwest Territories Fund Community Resilience to Wildfires

An interactive housing symposium emphasizing information sharing, networking and decision-making on housing issues across the NWT wrapped up this afternoon.

The NWT Housing Forum brought together representatives from Indigenous Governments, Bands, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Municipal and Community Governments, Industry, and the Federal and Territorial Governments for an in-person, two-day meeting. The symposium focused on the current and future state of the territory’s housing needs while sharing best practices.