As summer gets underway across the Northwest Territories, the Government of the Northwest Territories is reminding residents that there’s more happening on summer roads than you think.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
June 8, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J.
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.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
June 4, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in partnership with the Tłı̨chǫ Government, is making steady progress on the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge Replacement Project on Highway 3.
June 2, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
June 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Effective today, fuel prices have been updated in 11 communities serviced by the Department of Infrastructure’s Petroleum Products Program.
May 29, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories is entering a pivotal moment. More than ever, Canada is recognizing the North’s role in the country’s economic future, Arctic sovereignty, security, and supply chains.
Yellowknife –
May 28, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Vince McKay and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today regarding electricity system planning in the Northwest Territories.
Minister Vince McKay, Minister of Infrastructure
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.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 19, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Jay Macdonald, Minister Caitlin Cleveland, and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the launch of the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board’s new Regional Database and Major Project Review Tool.