YELLOWKNIFE (March 14, 2012) - Promoting the NWT's vast mineral base and highlighting opportunities for prospecting and investment in the NWT mining sector was the focus for Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay last week at the 2012 Prospectors and Developers Convention (PDAC) in Toronto.

Minister Ramsay was accompanied by Nahendeh MLA Kevin Menicoche and Hay River North MLA Robert Bouchard. He met with potential investors and companies currently exploring or seeking approvals to develop new mines in the NWT.

Yellowknife (March 6, 2012) – The third round of collective bargaining between the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) concluded on March 1^st. Since December, 2011, the parties have been negotiating the renewal of the collective agreement that expires March 31, 2012.

Yellowknife (March 5, 2012) - At a handover ceremony at the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, March 1, Minister of Transportation David Ramsay received the completed project description report (PDR) for the K’asho Got’ine District portion of the planned Mackenzie Valley Highway (Got’ine means people).

Fort Providence (February 28, 2012) – Canada’s largest river, the Mackenzie, has now been spanned. Truss sections connecting the north and south sections of the Deh Cho Bridge came together on Sunday, February 26. Work crews shook hands across the newly connected trusses, marking a crucial milestone in the construction of the bridge.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 28, 2012) – The Northwest Territories results for the 2011 Alberta Achievement Tests (AAT), Functional Grade Levels (FGL) and attendance were released today.

“The results are important indicators that help us track student performance and the success of the education system in the Northwest Territories,” says the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Jackson Lafferty. “We are able to spot areas of concern and address them.”

YELLOWKNIFE (February 27, 2012) -- A new website aimed at attracting outside investment and business to the NWT has recently been launched.  The site highlights the territory’s economic potential, the benefits of doing business in the Northwest Territories, and identifies prime areas for investment.

YELLOWKNIFE (Thursday, February 23, 2012) – The Government of Canada’s Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) has approved significant new funds for adult education in the Northwest Territories as part of a five-year Pan-Territorial project.

YELLOWKNIFE (Monday, February 20, 2012) – Monday, February 20^th is National Heritage Day.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 17, 2012) -- Northwest Territories Tourism has released their 2012/13 marketing plan. It will guide tourism marketing efforts, promote key iconic attractions such as the Aurora Borealis and world-class natural wonders, and build upon the current Spectacular brand.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 14, 2012) --  Stanton Territorial Health Authority (STHA) is joining a growing number of hospitals and healthcare facilities across Canada that are challenging the way we think about healthcare – and the role of healthcare facilities.