March 30, 2011 - Final numbers are in and over $815,000 worth of Genuine Mackenzie Valley Furs (GMVF) were sold at a wild fur sale hosted by Fur Harvester's Auction Inc. in Seattle, Washington on March 13, 2011.
March 29, 2011 - Former Deputy Minister and Supreme Court Justice Donald M. Cooper is being remembered today by his many friends and colleagues as a remarkable man who made a difference in the lives of many people, both inside and outside of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
March 29, 2011 - Representatives of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) joined residents of Fort McPherson yesterday for a full regimental funeral re-enacted to honour the 100th anniversary of The Lost Patrol.
March 28, 2011 - Minister of Health and Social Services Sandy Lee tendered her resignation to the Premier on Saturday.
Premier Floyd K. Roland thanks Ms. Lee for her hard work and strong leadership as a Member the 16th Legislative Assembly’s Executive Council.
“Ms. Lee’s energy and passion will be missed,” he noted. “We wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”
March 24, 2011 - Students of the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs’ School of Community Government’s Community Recreation Leaders Certificate Program (CRLCP) now have more options for educational advancement with the signing of a transfer agreement with the College of the Rockies.
March 23, 2011 - Premier Floyd K. Roland says Canada’s commitment to construct an all-season road between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk demonstrates that NWT priorities are being heard and recognized in Ottawa. The road is an important first step for the Mackenzie Valley Highway project.
The Premier says the commitment reflects federal recognition that investment in northern infrastructure needs can promote financial recovery and nation building.
March 23, 2011 - Premier Floyd K. Roland offers congratulations to Mr. Eddie Erasmus, who was elected Tlicho Grand Chief yesterday.
“I look forward to working with Mr. Erasmus bilaterally and as part of the regional leaders table,” said Premier Roland. “I hope to meet with Grand Chief-elect Erasmus in the coming weeks to discuss matters of mutual interest.”
The Tlicho Government, created in 2005 by the Tlicho Agreement, is the NWT’s first Aboriginal self-government.
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March 23, 2011 - World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, increases public awareness that tuberculosis remains an epidemic in much of the world.
The rate of TB in the NWT is four to five times the national average – with about 30 per cent of NWT residents who have latent TB infections in their bodies which usually remains inactive and not a risk to the public. TB rates are highest among the Aboriginal population.
March 18, 2011 - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today to celebrate the completion of the Ulukhaktok Simon Kataoyak Community Centre. The new centre will provide a gathering place for the people of Ulukhaktok that includes a youth centre and community hall for residents and visitors alike.
March 18, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories is joining the Government of Canada and other provinces in responding to last week’s tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
“Our prayers and thoughts are with the people of Japan, and with those NWT residents who have loved ones in the area,” said Premier Floyd K. Roland.
