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Nahanni Butte – June 9, 2026
Communiqué

The attached document is being distributed on behalf of the Dehcho Divisional Education Council, Nahanni Butte District Education Authority, the Nahɂą Dehé Dene Band and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Yellowknife – June 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Phased increases to compliance and licensing fees and Deh Cho Bridge tolls are expected to come into effect starting June 15, 2026.

Yellowknife – June 2, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the Cancer Care Vision: A Living Framework for Quality and Priorities in the Northwest Territories (the Vision). It is a guide that sets shared direction for how cancer care will be planned, coordinated, and improved over time.

May 26, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Mackenzie Mountain School in Norman Wells.

Yellowknife – May 21, 2026
News Releases

Today, a new tool in the Northwest Territories wildfire and community emergency response toolkit was unveiled.

Łutselk'e – May 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Water testing for Łutsel K’e Dene School, Łutsel K’e is complete. Testing has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.

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