Yellowknife (August 4, 2017) - Minister Abernethy issued the following statement on arsenic signage in the Yellowknife Area:

“Protecting the health and safety of Northerners is a priority for me and I am committed to making sure that everybody who lives in or visits Yellowknife has the information they need to confidently and safely enjoy the many outdoor recreational activities available here. 

YELLOWKNIFE (July 17, 2017) – Premier Bob McLeod issued the following statement on the acquisition of Dominion Diamond Corporation by The Washington Companies:

 “Responsible resource development is  key to the social and economic future of the NWT.  The Government of the Northwest Territories  believes that it must be done with a strong view to environmental sustainability and northerners must share in the prosperity it brings. “

YELLOWKNIFE (June 5, 2017) – Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Alfred Moses made the following statement today about the appointment of an administrator pursuant to Aurora College Act s. 31:

“After careful consideration, I have made a decision to appoint Mr. Denny Rodgers as Administrator of Aurora College. The Administrator will temporarily replace the Aurora College Board of Governors and assume their role and responsibilities, effective June 6, 2017.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 24, 2017) - Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Wally Schumann issued the following statement regarding Government of the Northwest Territories support for tourism in Yellowknife today:

“A temporary location for visitor-information services in Yellowknife will be established at the Prince Of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.  A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Department of Education Culture and Employment (ECE) and the Northern Frontier Visitors Association (NFVA).