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May 13, 2022
Public Safety Bulletin
Unprecedented
Yellowknife –
May 12, 2022
Public Safety Bulletin
Unprecedented flooding Is currently affecting thousands of residents in the Northwest Territories.
May 12, 2022
Media Statement
Premier Caroline Cochrane and Shane Thompson, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, issued the following statement on behalf of Cabinet concerning the current flooding in Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation:
Yellowknife –
May 11, 2022
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will match donations up to $150,000, to support those impacted by flooding in 2022 in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
May 4, 2022
Public Service Announcement
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is announcing the annual notice of the nomination deadline for the Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards.
Yellowknife –
May 3, 2022
Public Service Announcement
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 9:55am, as part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will conduct a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories public alert notification system.
Yellowknife –
April 12, 2022
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT is launching an after-action review in which community governments, flood-affected residents, businesses, and those who participated in the emergency response will have their say on the territory’s 2021 flood response and disaster assistance.
Yellowknife –
March 30, 2022
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wants residents to be ready for emergencies when they happen. With spring flood and wildfire seasons approaching, the territorial government has launched a new campaign to help residents prepare.
Yellowknife –
March 30, 2022
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, the floods of 2021 were extraordinary, and they caused life-altering hardship for so many residents, families, and communities. I am very pleased to advise that the majority of those who were impacted are now back in their homes.