Members of the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders met with federal ministers and parliamentary secretaries in Ottawa last week to advance shared northern priorities, make the case for major infrastructure investments and strengthen partnerships with the federal governme
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October 14, 2026
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Yellowknife –
October 9, 2026
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As part of the ongoing Yellowknife Airport Gateway Strategy, the Yellowknife Airport Land Use Plan has been published on the FlyYZF website
October 9, 2026
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Premier R.J. Simpson today announced the appointment of Brad Patzer as Deputy Minister of Justice for the Government of the Northwest Territories, effective November 2, 2026.
October 8, 2026
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Heritage rivers reflect the deep cultural connections between waterways, landscapes, wildlife and the people who have lived, travelled and thrived along them for generations.
Yellowknife –
October 6, 2026
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Enhanced support for northern producers is here by way of the relaunched Northwest Territories Producers Incentive Program. This program is for producers developing film, television and digital media projects in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
October 5, 2026
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One of the territory’s largest tree planting projects on public lands is now finished, restoring wildfire-affected forests near Sambaa Deh Falls.
Yellowknife –
October 2, 2026
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The Northwest Territories is the first to contribute to a national initiative that is using advanced technology and innovation to scan historic drill cores and other geological materials.
October 2, 2026
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Delivery is underway for 10 new modular housing units to Fort Providence as part of a Housing NWT project to deliver 98 new social housing units for singles across the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
October 1, 2026
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Housing NWT has adjusted rental rates for its Market Housing Program to better reflect changing market conditions and the cost of delivering housing in communities across the Northwest Territories.
Hay River –
October 1, 2026
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Premier R.J. Simpson today announced the appointment of Ms. Shannon Barnett-Aikman as the Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Employment for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), effective October 1, 2026.