Yellowknife

First recipients of Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship announced

Two forestry students from the Northwest Territories are the first recipients of the Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship, which offers financial support to northern students pursuing an education in forestry or wildfire management.   
 

Alfred (AJ) Lawrance and Mackenzie McDonald of the NWT each received $5000 scholarships to support their post-secondary studies in forestry related fields.  

Recipient biographies

Alfred (AJ) Lawrance

NWT ALERT TESTING

On November 20, 2024 at 1:55 pm MST, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will issue a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories public alerting system. Residents may see and hear the public alert test on wireless devices, cable networks and radio stations across the NWT.

NWT Alert is the NWT’s public alerting system designed to keep residents and visitors informed during emergencies. For important information during an emergency, check with your community government and visit www.NWTalert.ca.

Five years of life-saving 9-1-1 service transforms emergency access for NWT residents

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is marking the fifth anniversary of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) 9-1-1 service, an essential lifeline for residents and visitors needing emergency assistance. Since its launch on November 4, 2019, NWT 9-1-1 has strengthened public safety across the territory by providing a single, universally-recognized number to reach emergency responders anywhere in the territory. This has reduced the need to dial community-specific emergency numbers.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of November 19-25

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of November 18, 2024. 

 

  • There is no travel scheduled for this time period.

 

Meetings and Appearances

Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions­­­ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.

 

GNWT Launches New Initiative to Address Homelessness and Support Yellowknife’s Vulnerable Populations

In response to the growing challenge of homelessness and limited shelter capacity in Yellowknife, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced an On-the-Land Camp initiative. This new initiative will offer safe, stable accommodations and essential support services for people experiencing homelessness, providing much-needed support as we enter winter.

 

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