A suspected anthrax outbreak is underway in the Slave River Lowlands bison population.
15 bison carcasses were found in the Slave River Lowlands between Fort Smith and Fort Resolution over the weekend of June 30 – July 3, 2023.
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Yellowknife –
July 4, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
June 22, 2023
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting feedback on the Northwest Territories’ energy and climate future, as it launches its engagement to inform the five-year review of the 2030 Energy Strategy and Climate Change Strategic Framework today.
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Yellowknife –
June 6, 2023
Public Service Announcement
A limited number of Outfitter Licences are now available for Units U and R. This licence is required if you plan on providing equipment and guides for people hunting big game, or if you expect to receive money, goods, or services in exchange for these services.
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Yellowknife –
June 2, 2023
Media Statement
Premier Caroline Cochrane and Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs and Environment and Climate Change Shane Thompson issued the following statement today regarding out-of-territory support for the 2023 NWT wildfire season:
Yellowknife –
May 31, 2023
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
May 30, 2023
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, water is life and our government is committed to ensuring we always have an abundant supply of clean and safe water.
Yellowknife –
May 24, 2023
News Releases
The NWT Climate Change Council has successfully recruited 11 youth from across the territory for the newly-established Climate Youth Advisory Group.
Yellowknife –
May 17, 2023
Media Advisory
Media is invited to join the departments of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) for an update on the wildfire situation near Hay River and the K’atl’odeeche First Nation, and the status of evacuation orders for both communities.
Yellowknife –
May 15, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Bears are coming out of hibernation in the Northwest Territories. The Department of Environment and Climate Change is reminding everyone that avoiding bear encounters starts with you.
Residents can take quick and easy steps to be bear safe this season.
May 5, 2023
News Releases
Redistributed on behalf of the Species at Risk Committee.
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