Public Service Announcement

State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife Extended

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.

The extension continues through May 6, 2021.

This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Book of Condolences for His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh Available for Public to send messages of condolence

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) would like to advise members of the public that a book of condolences for His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh is located at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife.

Public Service Announcement: Public Health Emergency Extended Through April 27

Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.

The latest extension continues through April 27, 2021. 

The Public Health Emergency is required to continue to decisively respond to shifts in the NWT’s own public health situation, and maintain preventative measures.

State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife Extended

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.

The extension continues through April 22, 2021.

This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Persons with Disabilities’ Accessibility and Inclusion Awards

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (April 6, 2021) - Nominations are now being accepted for the Persons with Disabilities’ Accessibility and Inclusion Awards. Formerly known as the Disabilities Awareness Tea awards, the event is hosted annually by the Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities in late May or early June to coincide with the National AccessAbility Week.

 

GNWT asks Northern Residents and Businesses for Suggestions on Reducing Red Tape

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Red Tape Reduction Working Group is asking for help to identify red tape and regulatory burdens for small businesses.

The Red Tape Reduction Working Group has set up an email address for residents and local businesses to report GNWT regulations and regulatory processes that are unclear, unreasonable, or redundant and welcome suggestions on how to eliminate that red tape.

State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife Extended

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.

The extension continues through April 8, 2021.

This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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