Applications for Bison tags are now available for the 2024-25 hunting season.
There are four (4) bison tags for the Mackenzie bison population available to Northwest Territories residents with a Resident Hunting Licence or a General Hunting Licence. Per the Big Game Hunting Regulations, there is mandatory harvest reporting for these tags, which are for males only. See the Summary of Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information.
Bears are coming out of hibernation in the Northwest Territories (NWT), and there are quick and easy steps residents can take to be bear safe this season.
The NWT is bear country. It’s home to black, grizzly and polar bears. Bears normally avoid contact with people, but if they or their cubs become habituated to human food or garbage, they may lose their fear of humans and will become a problem.
Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately.
These restrictions are effective through May 17 and may be extended if necessary. They apply to following communities and land between them not under federal jurisdiction:
South Slave:
Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately.
These restrictions are effective through May 24 and may be extended if necessary. They apply to following communities and land between them not under federal jurisdiction:
Dehcho:
Marine Transportation Services (MTS) is informing the public of changes to the operations schedule that will impact all communities north of Norman Wells.
All cargo destined for communities north of Norman Wells must now be directed to the Tuktoyaktuk Terminal instead of Hay River. This includes the communities of Fort Good Hope, Aklavik, Kugluktuk, Sachs Harbour, Paulatuk and Ulukhaktok.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from residents on proposed socio-economic mitigation strategies for the Mackenzie Valley Highway Project.
A public meeting will be held in Tulita to provide an update on the project and discuss the socio-economic mitigation measures proposed for the project. This meeting will also provide an important opportunity for residents to provide feedback. Door prizes and dinner will be provided.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Tulita Community Arena
On May 8, 2024 at 9:55 a.m. MST, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will send out a test alert through various platforms. Residents may see and hear the public alert test on wireless devices, cable networks, and radio stations across the Northwest Territories (NWT).
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced the annual call for applications for the 2024-2025 NGO Stabilization Fund.
The NGO Stabilization Fund provides special funding to help non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that deliver critical GNWT-funded programs or services to the public to stabilize or develop their capacity to manage programs and services.
Today is the first day of Mental Health Week - a yearly event celebrated across Canada. This year the theme is compassion and how it connects us all.
From May 6th to 12th, the Canadian Mental Health Association is running a campaign to inform Canadians about the healing power of compassion.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing the second year of funding for Northwest Territories (NWT) students working towards improving the suitability, accessibility, and affordability of housing in the territory.
Twelve memorial scholarships of $1,000 each are available to NWT students pursuing careers ranging from construction and carpentry to business administration, project management, communications, finance and healthcare.
