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.
Newsroom
September 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
September 1, 2026
News Releases
Medical travel benefits for eligible NWT residents are now administered through the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Program.
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
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2026
Public Service Announcement
You can now take a short online training to help recognize and respond to Elder abuse.
Yellowknife –
August 10, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is making it easier for residents to access medications to help them quit smoking.
Yellowknife –
August 10, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The NWT Bureau of Statistics has released its 2025 report on projected demand for long-term care beds in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
August 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of Northwest Territories has released a technical report on Cancer in the Northwest Territories from 2011 to 2022. The report provides a territorial overview of cancer diagnoses, cancer-related deaths, and cancer screening trends over this 11 year period.
Yellowknife –
June 30, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking applicants to join its Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery Advisory Group.
Yellowknife –
June 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2026 Accessibility Impact Awards.
Yellowknife –
June 15, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents that applications are now open for the Extended Health Benefits benefit year that starts on September 1, 2026.