The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released updated NWT Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines.

Key Recommendations in the Guidelines include:

Have your say on the Development Plan for the Fort Simpson Public Airport.

The purpose of a Development Plan is to guide airport development and promote growth. The Plan provides recommendations, analyses, and policies for future development at the airport, typically for a 20-year period with updates every five year. The Plan also provides information on changing demographics, economics, and other areas of consideration.

Residents are invited to learn about the proposed Development Plan updates by attending the following public meeting:

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) assists family members or close friends in becoming legal guardians of individuals 18-plus years of age who are unable to make decisions about their personal care or health care. If an individual has no family members or friends willing, suitable, or able to act as a guardian, the Public Guardian can take on that role.

To address immediate office space issues, as of March 1, 2024, the OPG is temporarily relocating to the 7th Floor of the Centre Square Tower.

The temporary new address is:

Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Vince McKay honoured 2022 and 2023 Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards recipients during a ceremony in Yellowknife on February 29, 2024.  These annual awards provide an opportunity to show appreciation to volunteers and volunteer organizations for their outstanding contributions in communities across the territory.

Recipients of the 2022 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards are:

Have your say on how the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) can best support residents during future evacuations.

The Evacuee Travel Support Program (ETSP) and the Evacuee Income Disruption Support Program (EIDS) provided financial assistance to residents of the Northwest Territories during multiple evacuation events in the spring and summer of 2023. Both programs were created as the need was identified and administered by the Department of Finance throughout the evacuation events.

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) assists family members or close friends in becoming legal guardians of individuals 18-plus years of age who are unable to make decisions about their personal care or health care. If an individual has no family members or friends willing, suitable, or able to act as a guardian, the Public Guardian can take on that role.

To address immediate office space issues, as of March 1, 2024, the OPG is temporarily relocating to the 7th Floor of the Centre Square Tower.

The temporary new address is:

This March, Income Assistance recipients will receive a one-time additional benefit. The payment is determined based on the Market Basket Measure and is intended to help Northwest Territories residents with higher food costs. The one-time benefit will range from $343 and $717 depending on the community the recipient lives in.

The additional payment will be automatically included for Income Assistance clients in March, meaning recipients will not need to apply.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Education Hall of Fame.

The Education Hall of Fame provides lasting recognition and gratitude to those who have provided exemplary service or made a significant contribution to the field of education in the Northwest Territories.

Residents are encouraged to nominate an individual, team, or organization.

Have your say on managing the environment for the future by completing a survey on the regulatory systems and environmental protection measures in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

The NWT Environmental Audit is an independent review of the territory’s environmental regulatory system in the Mackenzie Valley and the quality of environmental data available to make resource management decisions in the NWT.

Gender-affirming health care services continue to be available in the NWT for transgender residents, including children and youth.