BEHCHOKǪ̀ (May 30, 2018) – An engagement session will be held on the replacement of the Frank Channel Bridge. This is a chance for residents to learn about the replacement project and provide their input into the project.

Located on Highway 3, the Frank Channel Bridge was built in 1960. The bridge is structurally safe; however, the GNWT is planning to build a new bridge that will be designed and constructed to meet the needs and challenges of the future, including improved visibility, wider lanes, and improved overhead clearance for commercial vehicles.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 17, 2018) - Do you know someone in the Northwest Territories (NWT) who is a great host?

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is celebrating Tourism Week by recognizing – and rewarding – NWT residents whose actions and initiatives embody our northern spirit and make visitors feel welcome.

The NWT Host Contest invites participants to nominate someone via social media for a chance to win that person $250.

It’s simple. Post on your Facebook or Twitter tell us: 

JEAN MARIE RIVER (May 16, 2018) - The Government of Northwest Territories, in cooperation with the Jean Marie River First Nation, will be conducting a full scale airport emergency exercise on May 17, 2018 between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

These exercises are intended to prepare local agencies and groups for real aircraft and airport emergencies.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Greg Hanna,  Communications Coordinator, at greg_hanna@gov.nt.ca or 867-767-9082, ext. 31046.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 9, 2018) – The first of Northwest Territories (NWT) campgrounds will open for the season beginning May 11, 2018. It could be the best season yet for NWT Parks, which saw record numbers of reservations in the first two days of online booking.

Park users will notice several upgrades this year, including:

YELLOWKNIFE (May 9, 2018) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and Canada North Environmental Services Limited Partnership (CanNorth) will hold a public engagement session in Yellowknife on May 10, 2018 on the impacts from past industrial activity in the Yellowknife area that has resulted in legacy arsenic contamination.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 7, 2018) – On May 9^th, 2018 at 1:55 p.m., the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will issue a live test of NWT Alert Ready, the Northwest Territories public alerting system. Residents may see and hear the public alert test on their cell phone, radio stations and cable networks across the NWT.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 3, 2018) – Changes to health fees, including for health and social services professionals regulated by territorial legislation, and fees for vital statistics services, such as requests for marriage licenses or birth certificates, will come into effect on May 15, 2018. The fee changes are being carried out as part of standard procedure to review and adjust fees to reflect inflation during the past five years.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 1, 2018) – As part of its ongoing commitment to increase accountability and transparency, the Government of the Northwest Territories launched the Public Engagement and Transparency website in the spring of 2017. This website responds to direction in the mandate of the Minister of Public Engagement and Transparency to promote awareness about information on government accountability.

YELLOWKNIFE (April 30, 2018) - The Department of Infrastructure advises that on May 1, 2018 the Deh Cho Bridge toll rates will be increased in accordance with the NWT Consumer Price Index.  

Toll rates will be increasing by 1.2 per cent. A copy of the amended rates can be found attached to this email.

YELLOWKNIFE (April 25, 2018) - The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), Alfred Moses has issued the annual call for applications for the 2018 NGO Stabilization Fund.

The NGO Stabilization Fund provides special funding to help NGOs that deliver critical GNWT-funded programs or services to the public to stabilize or develop their capacity to manage programs and services.