The Government of the Northwest Territories will be increasing 2024-2025 Senior Home Heating Subsidy rates in recognition of the cost of living. The increases will provide an extra $85 to $175 per month from September 2024 to April 2025, depending on the senior’s community.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking an individual to be the Northwest Territories (NWT) nominee to become a Director on the Arctic Winter Games International Committee (AWGIC). If you or someone you know has a passion for sport and culture, please consider an application.
The AWGIC supervises the overall development and implementation of the Arctic Winter Games. To learn more about the AWGIC, visit their website here.
The deadline to apply is August 27, 2024.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 5, 2024.
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
Backgrounder:
In an effort to evaluate the impact that the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Program will have on residents, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is waiving the cost-sharing requirement in the first year for income band levels 2 to 10.
As a result, residents whose income falls within those bands will not have to pay the deductible to access eligible prescription drugs, medical supplies, and equipment. Adjustments have also been made to align the low-income threshold with the Northern Market Basket Measure for 2023.
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
Backgrounder:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on proposed amendments to the Health and Social Services Professions Act (HSSPA). Amendments aim to align the Northwest Territories with best practices across Canada, providing clear guidelines for both practitioners and patients.
The HSSPA seeks to bring all Department of Health and Social Services regulated professionals under one comprehensive regulatory framework.
Key proposed amendments include:
Due to scheduled maintenance, online driver and vehicle services and the Highway Conditions Map will be unavailable for a short time on July 31, 2024.
This outage is scheduled to run from 3 A.M. MST until approximately 8:00 A.M. During this time, residents can find highway and ferry updates on the Public Safety Page. Users trying to access the regular links will be redirected to this page.
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The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the 2024 edition of the Seniors’ Information Handbook. This handbook is a valuable resource for NWT seniors, families, caregivers, and service providers.
It is designed to help residents make informed decisions and provides details about how seniors can access programs and services that promote safety, independence, and staying active in their home communities.
Regional fire restrictions are being extended prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately. The restrictions are effective through the end of the day August 2, 2024, and may be extended if necessary.
They apply to the following communities and land between them not under federal jurisdiction:
South Slave
