YELLOWKNIFE (January 29, 2014) – Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Robert C. McLeod is inviting the public to submit nominations for the Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This marks the 24th year of this awards, which recognize the remarkable contributions volunteers make in communities across the Northwest Territories.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 29, 2014) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is hosting a career fair at the Ottawa Convention Centre from January 31 to February 2, 2014. This event will showcase employment opportunities within the GNWT, particularly highlighting those related to devolution.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 28, 2014) – Resident NWT Olympians Michael Gilday and Brendan Green will be representing more than their sport and country at the Sochi Olympics. They will also be real-life models for the NWT’s rich cultural heritage and beautifully-crafted traditional arts and fine crafts.
In recognition of their personal and athletic accomplishments in making the Canadian Olympic team, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has gifted both athletes with traditionally-beaded moose hide gloves and slippers to wear outside of their competitions.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 27, 2014) – Devolution is an opportunity not to be missed, Premier Bob McLeod told the parliamentary committee reviewing federal Bill C-15, the Northwest Territories Devolution Act.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 27, 2014) – The Northern business community came together last week to celebrate the best and brightest at the Frozen Globe Awards held in Whitehorse, YT.
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) David Ramsay offered his congratulations to NWT businesses recognized with nominations and awards.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 27, 2014) – Members of the Executive Councils of the Tłįchǫ Government and the 17th Legislative Assembly met together today as agreed to in ‘Working Together – the Tłįchǫ Government/Government of the Northwest Territories Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding’(Working Together).
Areas of discussion included:
YELLOWKNIFE (January 23, 2014) – Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay, and MLA Robert Hawkins promoted the NWT as a spectacular tourism destination in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong during the China Trade Mission.
HAY RIVER (January 21, 2014) – Recommendations to make Hay River Territorial Park beach safer have been released by the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and the Northwest Territories. The Lifesaving Society performed a comprehensive aquatic safety audit on the unsupervised waterfront beach at Hay River Territorial Park in the summer of 2013. The purpose of the audit was to analyze and provide recommendations to maximize the safety of beach users.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 21, 2014) – The Mackenzie Valley Fibre Link (MVFL) moves closer to reality with the announcement today by Finance Minister J. Michael Miltenberger that three proponents have been shortlisted, pursuant to the GNWT’s Request For Qualifications on the project.
The three shortlisted proponents are:
YELLOWKNIFE (January 16, 2014) – Premier Bob McLeod and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay promoted the NWT fur industry at the Beijing Fur Fair and International Fur Trade Federation Forum this week during their China Trade Mission, along with MLA Robert Hawkins and members of the NWT delegation.
