During the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is particularly important that each one of us take all possible precautions to prevent wildfire. Limiting the number of human-caused or preventable fires helps reduce the risk of exposure to fire crews and the public. Wildfire prevention efforts can also increase public safety, reduce the impacts on values-at-risk and limit the cost of fire response.
With most winter roads and ice crossings now closed, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
reminds drivers that it is unsafe and illegal to drive on closed winter roads.
Doing so can endanger your life, the lives of others, and your vehicle.
The GNWT understands that winter roads serve as an important access point to many cabins and other outdoor areas. However, safety is always
As the spring melt and break-up approach so does flood season in the NWT. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to be prepared.
The communities of Hay River, Fort Simpson, Fort Liard, Nahanni Butte, Tulita, Fort Good Hope, Fort McPherson, Aklavik and Tuktoyaktuk are all in flood prone areas and residents in these communities are encouraged to take steps to ensure they are prepared and protected.
The Government of the Northwest Territories advises that demolition of the former Northern Frontier Visitors Centre is underway in Yellowknife.
The facility closed to the public in 2017 due to deterioration. Work is ongoing to determine future use of this important property.
For everyone’s health and safety, fencing has been added around the property and only authorized workers can enter.
Demolition schedule:
April 16-28: Selective interior demolition and salvage.
April 29-May 3: Building demolition.
The territory-wide Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency have been extended in the Northwest Territories. Both extensions will take effect as of April 29, 2020 and expire on May 12, 2020.
These extensions are due to the continued need for response to the COVID-19 global pandemic to protect public health in the Northwest Territories and do not indicate a significant change in circumstances or an increased risk to the people of the NWT.
Northwest Territories (NWT) Businesses are asked to complete the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment’s (ITI) COVID-19 Business Survey.
The data collected will help the Government of the Northwest Territories better understand the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on NWT businesses; and what supports and measures will be needed to support economic recovery.
The Territorial Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency have been extended in the Northwest Territories. Both extensions takes effect as of April 15, 2020 and expire April 28, 2020.
Diane Thom, Minister of Health and Social Services extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency which was first extended on April 1 under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act.
Premier Caroline Cochrane, in her capacity of Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs extended the territory-wide state of emergency under the Emergency Management Act.
YELLOWKNIFE (April 10, 2020) – NWT Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola today took action to protect NWT residents with two new binding public health Orders.
The announcement comes after forming a new Compliance and Enforcement Taskforce to track down and investigate complaints about those not following the rules of the Public Health Act or public health Orders.
Order on Mines and Oil and Gas Remote Camps to Protect Against the COVID-19 Pandemic
Today the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna extended the territory-wide state of emergency under the Emergency Management Act.
This extension has been made in order to ensure the Emergency Management Organization (EMO) continues to be in a position to support the orders issued by the Chief Public Health Officer. Extending the State of Emergency does not indicate a significant change in circumstances or an increased risk to the people of the NWT.
The Health Services Administration office in Inuvik is currently experiencing delays in processing health care card renewal forms. Due to these delays, NWT residents with recently expired health care cards will continue to receive physician and hospital services.
At this time, we advise that NWT residents continue to submit their health care card renewal forms as usual.
To submit a renewal form, the public can either:
