On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 9:55am, as part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will conduct a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories public alert notification system. Residents may see and hear the public alert test on wireless devices, radio stations, and cable television networks across the NWT.
Today is the first day of Mental Health Week - a yearly event celebrated across Canada.
From May 2nd to May 8th, the Canadian Mental Health Association is running a campaign to inform Canadians about how to support and empathize with those struggling with mental wellness.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has extended the deadline to apply for Supporting Child Inclusion and Participation (SCIP) yearly funding to May 2, 2022 at 5 pm. This extension provides applicants with additional time to complete their proposals.
This funding is intended to reduce barriers and increase participation in early learning and child care programs for children aged 0-6 years old with diverse needs.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from the public about the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH) located between Wrigley and Norman Wells. When completed, the MVH will be a two-lane gravel highway from Wrigley to Norman Wells, approximately 321 kilometres in length.
We invite you to visit the GNWT’s Public Engagement website between April 12 and May 27, 2022 to provide feedback. There you can access:
The GNWT is launching an after-action review in which community governments, flood-affected residents, businesses, and those who participated in the emergency response will have their say on the territory’s 2021 flood response and disaster assistance.
Following an emergency, an after-action review is the standard practice to evaluate the response.
The GNWT, led by the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), is seeking feedback from:
The first confirmed case of Influenza in the past two years was recently reported to the OCPHO. This case serves as a reminder, that despite the lifting of COVID-19 health restrictions, respiratory viruses will continue to pose a risk to residents’ health.
Clients in Yellowknife are now able to book their driver and vehicle services appointments online at: https://www.gov.nt.ca/DriverAppointment.
This new option allows clients to see available time slots and book appointments at their own convenience, as well as manage their appointments using the cancellation and rebooking options.
Clients are reminded to come to their appointments fully prepared and with all required documentation.
The Department of Health and Social Services is seeking feedback from Indigenous governments, organizations that work with children, youth and families at risk as well as the public on proposed key elements that will inform amendments to the Child and Family Services Act.
Northwest Territories Parks and Campgrounds will open beginning May 13, 2022.
This year online reservations are being accepted as of:
Campsites at the following campgrounds are not available for booking through the online reservation system, but on a first come, first served basis at the gatehouse:
Minister R.J. Simpson today announced that Dr. Glenda Vardy Dell will be appointed president of Aurora College, effective April 4, 2022.
Dr. Vardy Dell has been with Aurora College since 2019 and has served in the roles of senior advisor to the president/interim director of the Center for Teaching and Learning as well as vice president of Education and Training. Dr. Vardy Dell brings a wealth of experience in the fields of health sciences and post secondary leadership to her new role.
