News Releases

Aerial adventure series showcases NWT’s Arctic coastline

YELLOWKNIFE (April 17, 2015) – A Smithsonian Channel television series is profiling the unique and spectacular landscape that residents along the Arctic coast call home. 

Now in its fourth season, Canada Over the Edge is an aerial documentary series exploring Canada’s borders and coastlines. Each hour-long program features high-definition footage and interviews with residents about their communities and history. 

Fur Pieces donated to NWT schools to encourage traditional Arts

YELLOWKNIFE (April 7, 2015) – Students across the Northwest Territories (NWT) will get an opportunity for some hands-on learning when it comes to working with fur. The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is donating boxes of fur trimmings received through its partnership with the Canadian Fur Harvesters Association to NWT schools.

“We have seen the positive impact that traditional arts and crafts have in the Northwest Territories and this is an opportunity to instill, support and encourage these activities amongst our youth,” said Minister of ITI David Ramsay.

Proposed new Hydraulic Fracturing Filing Regulations support GNWT commitment to balanced and responsible development

YELLOWKNIFE (April 1, 2015) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proposing new regulations that set out the filing requirements for companies planning hydraulic fracturing operations in the NWT.

They require industry to meet additional requirements related to baseline surface and groundwater information, public disclosure, air quality, and enhanced reporting.

Statement by Minister Valcourt and Premier Bob McLeod on First Anniversary of Northwest Territories Devolution

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (April 1, 2015) – The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Premier Bob McLeod of the Northwest Territories joined residents of the territory in celebrating the one year anniversary of Devolution.

“It is a pleasure to mark today an important milestone in the history of the Northwest Territories,” stated Minister Valcourt. “One year ago today, on April 1st, 2014, the Northwest Territories Devolution Act came into force, marking the final step in the territory’s devolution process.”

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