Construction on a new 30-unit social housing building has officially begun in Hay River.
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Hay River –
September 4, 2026
News Releases
Yellowknife –
September 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Residents are invited to provide feedback on the 2026 Be Ready! Campaign. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) launched the revamped Be Ready! Campaign in April 2026, and public feedback is essential for assessing the campaign’s success and identifying areas for improvement.
September 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement
You can now explore the new GNWT.ca website. The new site has been redesigned to make government information and services easier to find and use. It organizes information around the topics, themes and tasks you’re looking for.
September 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Work to remediate fountains and sinks at Joseph Burr Tyrell School, Fort Smith; Paul W Kaeser High School, Fort Smith; École St. Joseph School, Yellowknife; Kaw Tay Whee School, Dettah and Chief Albert Wright School, Tulita are complete.
Fort Good Hope –
September 3, 2026
News Releases
Work is underway on two new Housing NWT duplexes destined for Tulita at the new K'áhsho Got'ı̨nę Trades Centre in Fort Good Hope.
Yellowknife –
September 2, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Applications are now open to seniors for financial assistance to help with home heating costs during the upcoming winter months.
Yellowknife –
September 2, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking members for the Student Financial Assistance Appeal Board (the Appeal Board) to fill four-year terms, beginning November 24, 2026.
Yellowknife –
September 1, 2026
News Releases
Medical travel benefits for eligible NWT residents are now administered through the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Program.
Yellowknife –
September 1, 2026
News Releases
Today, amendments under Bill 81: An Act to Amend the Education Act, came into force, supporting a more modern, accountable, and collaborative education system in the Northwest Territories.
September 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) are advising residents that the availability of medical travel accommodation in Yellowknife will be significantly reduced during the months of September and October due t