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Housing NWT Awards Contract for Hay River Singles Multi-Unit

Housing NWT has awarded a contract to Northern Industrial Construction Ltd. for the new Singles Multi-Unit Residential Building that will be built in Hay River. This new project will replace an aging 28-unit singles social housing complex. The new 30-unit building for singles will incorporate contemporary standards for energy efficiency, climate resilience, community safety, and accessibility, with ten designated barrier-free units.

Team NT set to represent the NWT at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) extends best wishes to Team NT as they prepare to proudly represent communities across the Northwest Territories at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) in Whitehorse, Yukon, from March 8 to 15, 2026. This year’s delegation highlights representation from small and remote communities and the introduction of Team NT’s first formal Eligibility Policy, implemented to ensure fairness, transparency, and safety in team selection.

New Mineral Potential Study announced at PDAC 2026, supports critical mineral exploration, bolsters case for strategic infrastructure

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released an updated assessment of mineral potential across the eastern Northwest Territories, specific to the area known as the Slave Geological Province. This study provides a modern, data-rich picture of the region’s mineral potential with a focus on critical minerals that are central to Canada’s economic growth, energy transition, and supply chain security.

Tłı̨chǫ Government and Government of the Northwest Territories Partner to Advance Indigenous-Led Clean Energy on the La Martre River

The Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly assess the potential for a Tłı̨chǫ Government-owned hydroelectric project on the La Martre River.

NWT Community Planning Framework named finalist for 2026 Awards for Planning Excellence

The Northwest Territories (NWT) Community Planning Framework has been named a finalist for the 2026 Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence. Released in September 2025, the NWT Community Planning Framework encourages the use of community planning tools to engage residents, build local capacity, and support development goals, while considering relationships across economic development, climate change, housing, healthy communities, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

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