Yellowknife (November 27, 2012) – The Minister’s Forum on Addictions and Community Wellness begins community visits on December 3 with a four-day session in Fort McPherson.

Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories is being presented with an exciting opportunity to engage on Northern priorities on both the national and international stage.

Premier Darrell Dexter of Nova Scotia will lead a delegation of ten provinces and territories on a Council of the Federation (COF) trade mission to China from September 13-20, 2012.
Participating provinces and territories include:

YELLOWKNIFE (September 12, 2012) – Premier McLeod and members of the NWT delegation taking part in the Council of the Federation (COF) trade mission to China are scheduled to participate in the following planned meetings and events:

Beijing – September 13-16, 2012

On Friday, June 8^th, rising water levels in the Liard River caused a flood in the community of Nahanni Butte. Most residents of the community were evacuated to Fort Simpson, where they remain. The GNWT is currently assessing conditions in the community to determine when it will be safe for residents to return to their homes.

Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA)

On Friday, June 8^th, rising water levels in the Liard River caused a flood in the community of Nahanni Butte. Most residents of the community were evacuated to Fort Simpson, where they remain. The GNWT is currently assessing conditions in the community to determine when it will be safe for residents to return to their homes. On Monday, June 18, Deputy Premier Jackson Lafferty will visit Nahanni Butte and meet with evacuees in Fort Simpson.


Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA)

June 12, 2012

June 11, 2012

April 30, 2012

YELLOWKNIFE (March 23, 2012) – Media are invited to attend a teacher training workshop for the new Respect Yourself sexual health lesson plan kit being held March 26 and 27^th in Yellowknife.

The workshop will provide information to teachers to help students develop the knowledge, skills and motivation to learn about their sexual health and to make healthy choices.