The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received follow-up testing results confirming elevated lead levels in the drinking water at N.J. Macpherson School.
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Yellowknife –
August 23, 2025
Public Service Announcement
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Yellowknife –
August 22, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released a critical path outlining how it will continue to support access to quality education and employment programs following the closure of Aurora College’s Community Learning Centres (CLCs) earlier this year.
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Yellowknife –
August 20, 2025
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In response to the rising cost of living, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is permanently increasing subsidy rates and expanding eligibility criteria for its Senior Home Heating Subsidy program.
Yellowknife –
August 19, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Board is seeking applications for an Employee Representative to serve a three-year term.
Yellowknife –
August 13, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for Early Learning and Child Care Scholarships for the 2025-26 school year.
Yellowknife –
August 6, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (August 6, 2025) – As the new school year approaches, École William McDonald Middle School and Range Lake North School will implement new measures to improve drinking water safety and address concerns about lead.
Yellowknife –
July 14, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today following the public release of the third-party investigation into elevated lead levels in school drinking water systems:
Yellowknife –
July 14, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to take action to address concerns about the presence of lead in water in some Yellowknife schools.
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Yellowknife –
July 10, 2025
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (July 10, 2025) –Effective September 1, 2025, the Northwest Territories minimum wage will increase from $16.70 per hour to $16.95 per hour. This increase is based on the percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the average hourly wage for 2024.
Yellowknife –
July 3, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment has been monitoring the recent enhancements made to the Income Assistance programs to ensure they are meeting the needs of NWT residents.