YELLOWKNIFE (October 15, 2012) – The Minister of the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs recently recognized graduates of the School of Community Government’s Community Recreation Leaders Certificate Program and Recreation Leaders completing Occupational Certification in the recreation field. Four NWT residents were recognized this year and will go on to continue to develop recreation programs in communities across the NWT.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 15, 2012) -- Small Business Week is October 14-20 and celebrates the achievements of entrepreneurs and small businesses across Canada and the Northwest Territories.

NORMAN WELLS (October 11, 2012) -- The beginning of fall marks the end of harvest season in the Northwest Territories, and this year backyard gardeners and commercial operators alike are enjoying a colourful bounty, with great harvests reported across the territory.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 11, 2012) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has exceeded its greenhouse gas emissions target. The 2007 NWT Greenhouse Gas Strategy set a target to reduce emissions from GNWT operations to 10 percent below 2001 levels by the year 2011. Actual reductions were 30 percent lower, from 54 kilotonnes (Kt) in 2001 to 37 Kt from GNWT operations in 2011. “We are committed to responsible stewardship of our environment, to help it sustain present and future generations,” said Environment and Natural Resources minister J.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 11, 2012) – Individuals from fire departments across the NWT work tirelessly to protect our communities. The NWT Fire Service Merit Awards, announced by Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, recognizes those individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty while protecting residents across the territory.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 10, 2012) -- The GNWT has been named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, an annual award recognizing employers who provide exceptional workplaces for their employees and lead their industries in recruitment and retention practices.

INUVIK (October 10, 2012) – This morning marked the official grand opening of Inuvik’s new super school, East Three.

“Students need sound infrastructure with a healthy and safe environment to learn and grow in,” said the Honourable Jackson Lafferty, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. “A new school means a fresh start for the community and endless possibilities for students. I want to congratulate everyone involved with this project, and thank them for all their hard work.” 

INUVIK (October 5, 2012) – Building on the success of the June 2012 roundtable, the second antipoverty roundtable was held this week in Inuvik to further shape the Antipoverty Strategy.  This strategy is a partnership between the Government of the Northwest Territories and Aboriginal governments, business, industry, non-profit and nongovernmental organizations.

YELLOWKNIFE (October 2, 2012) – A comprehensive curriculum on Residential Schools was launched today at the start of a three day information session for teachers from the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

YELLOWKNIFE (September 27, 2012) -- The Yellowknife Film Festival kicks off tonight, and Minister David Ramsay will be in attendance – in film form – to give his congratulations to Western Arctic Moving Pictures and the NWT Professional Media Association on behalf of the NWT Film Commission. The NWT Film Commission will also be a panel member at the first-ever NWT Filmmaker and Producer Forum, to provide information about the commission and discuss what has been achieved in the past year.