YELLOWKNIFE (May 30, 2013) – The NWT Economic Opportunities Strategy (EOS) Advisory Panel has completed and delivered its What We Heard Report to the project’s Governance Committee.
As part of the process to develop the Strategy, the panel was tasked with engaging NWT residents and economic stakeholders in a series of discussions to identify regional economic opportunities and challenges.
YELLOWKNIFE (May 30, 2013) – Seven Northwest Territories residents were honoured this morning as inductees into the Education Hall of Fame, which recognizes the important and lasting contributions of those dedicated to education in the North.
YELLOWKNIFE (May 30, 2013) – Safe Kids Week is May 27 to June 3 in the Northwest Territories (NWT). The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is marking the Week by encouraging NWT residents to show that they have the helmet habit and post a video or picture of themselves wearing a properly fitting helmet online.
FORT SIMPSON (May 28, 2013) – Encouraged by the thoughts of fresh and nutritious produce, creating a vibrant neighbourhood space and potential savings on grocery bills, residents are working together on building community gardens across the Dehcho, thanks in part to support from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI).
YELLOWKNIFE (May 27, 2013) – The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment released the Prelude Management Plan (PMP) today. The Plan will improve users’ enjoyment of Prelude Lake Territorial Park and address specific issues arising from its increased popularity.
YELLOWKNIFE (May 23, 2013) – Chiefs of the Akaitcho Territory Dene First Nations and Members of the Executive Council of the 17th Legislative Assembly met today in Yellowknife and signed an intergovernmental memorandum of understanding (MOU) recognizing the importance of their government-to-government relationship.
ULUKHAKTOK (May 15, 2013) - A workshop in Ulukhaktok today will give hunters and trappers additional training to help ensure trappers get top dollar for their quality pelts at auction.
YELLOWKNIFE (May 14, 2013) – Effective May 14, the new Air Operations Centre at the Edmonton International Airport will begin taking NWT patients through the GNWT medevac program.
WHITEHORSE (May 10, 2013) —Canada’s three northern premiers have renewed their commitment to work together to build a strong vibrant North for the benefit of all northerners and Canadians.
Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski held discussions with Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod and Nunavut Premier Eva Aariak at the 11th annual Northern Premiers’ Forum in Whitehorse on May 9 and 10.
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WHITEHORSE—Territorial premiers met in Whitehorse for the 11th annual Northern Premiers’ Forum on May 9 to 10 to further their work to create a strong and vibrant North.
