This week On the Air:
(March 15, 2013) - Devolution negotiations have ended. Find out what’s in the deal.
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Click here to read more about the stories on this week's show or to see photos from the signings.
Public Service Announcement
On the Air: Train for an exciting new career in NWT corrections
(March 8, 2013) - We’re taking applications for the Corrections Northern Recruit Training Program.
The summer session will be held in Fort Smith from June 20 - August 2.
http://www.gov.nt.ca/ontheair/archive/13-03-08.shtml
Megan Holsapple
Corporate Communications
Department of Executive, GNWT
(867) 873-7868
Meeting of Ministers Responsible for International Trade
February 28, 2012 - Minister David Ramsay is in Ottawa today to meet with the federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for international trade. They discussed Canada’s international trade agenda and the need for trade diversification to ensure optimum benefits to Canadian workers and their families.
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International Year of the Forest Film Festival - Oct. 19
October 19, 2011 - Tonight is the third night of the International Forest Film Festival hosted by ENR.
The films are being screened at Northern United Place and start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, and the evening’s entertainment will run about two hours long.
Tonight you can catch: Goodwood, Cotton Top, The Forbidden Forest of Dayak, and Yosemite: Big Trees.
On the Air August 12, 2011
August 12, 2011 - On today’s show:
Let’s have a barbecue! We’re making a healthy meal with Territorial Nutritionist Elsie DeRoose and Chief Environmental Health Officer Duane Fleming.
NWT Grade 6 National Immunization Poster Contest Winner
April 27, 2011 - Media are invited to attend a presentation to the NWT Grade 6 winner of the 2010 National Immunization Awareness Week poster contest.
Rebecca Martin of the Princess Alexandra Middle School in Hay River has been chosen as the 2010 NWT winner and will be recognized at the school by Health and Social Services Minister J. Michael Miltenberger.
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011
Time: 10:30 AM
Grand Opening of the Hay River Territorial Supported Living Campus Day Program
April 26, 2011 - The Hay River Territorial Supported Living Campus’ day program centre is celebrating its grand opening this Thursday. The day program centre will offer programs for moderate to severe cognitively disabled adult residents and clients.
Superbugs in the NWT
April 6, 2011 - Dr. David Pontin, emergency room physician at the Stanton Territorial Hospital, and Ms. Caroline Newberry, Senior Communicable Disease Specialist, will hold a press conference to discuss the issue of superbugs in the NWT.
Superbugs cause infections and diseases, and are increasingly prevalent outside of hospital settings. A particularly aggressive superbug is found in the NWT.
National Dietitians Day
March 16, 2011 - Today is the second anniversary of Dietitians Day.
Dietitians Day is a day to celebrate this important health profession, and reminds us that for advice on proper eating, good nutrition and healthy living, we should visit our local dietitian.
For more information, please visit the Dietitians of Canada website.
Mackenzie Valley Highway Community Meetings
March 14, 2011 - This March, the Department of Transportation will be holding Mackenzie Valley Highway Community Meetings. Supper will be served at 5:30 PM, followed by presentations and discussions at 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.