Concussion Awareness Week is being recognized across Canada this year from September 21 to 27, 2025. This national initiative aims to raise awareness on how to prevent, identify, and manage concussions, particularly in sports, recreation, and everyday life.
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September 22, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
September 17, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting nominations for the 2025 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards.
September 11, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Fort Providence – Update: Evacuation Notice
September 11, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
The Community of Fort Providence is advising residents that the Community is de-escalating the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Notice due to a decreased fire risk at this time.
September 10, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Fort Providence – Evacuation Order
September 9, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Jean Marie River – Evacuation Alert
September 9, 2025
News Releases
This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada and Government of Northwest Territories.
September 8, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
There are no significant changes to report today
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Jean Marie River – Evacuation Alert
September 7, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Jean Marie River – Evacuation Alert
September 6, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Whatì – Evacuation All Clear
There is no longer an evacuation order in place for the Community of Whatì.