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October 8, 2026
News Releases

Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories accept the nomination of the Dehcho / Deho / Kuukpak / Nagwichoonjik / Grand Rivière / Fleuve Mackenzie / Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories as a Canadian Heritage River

Heritage rivers reflect the deep cultural connections between waterways, landscapes, wildlife and the people who have lived, travelled and thrived along them for generations.

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Yellowknife – July 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Drinking water safety update for East Three School, Samuel Hearne Secondary School Carpentry and Autobody Shops, École Įtłʼǫ̀, and Kaw Tay Whee School

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for East Three School, Samuel Hearne Secondary School Carpentry and Autobody Shops in Inuvik, École Įtłʼǫ̀ in Yellowknife, and Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah.
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Yellowknife – July 15, 2026
News Releases

GNWT assumes responsibility for Ekati Mine as company enters receivership

Yesterday, a Court Order placed the Ekati Mine into Receivership and appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. as Receiver.

 
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