The Government of the Northwest Territories has amended the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Regulations to increase the carbon tax rebate available to prescribed large emitters from 72 per cent to 85 per cent of benchmark fuel volumes.
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Yellowknife –
October 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Hay River –
October 7, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Department of Health and Social Services is hosting a community update and information session about the new Long Term Care Facility to be built in Hay River.
Yellowknife –
October 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are encouraging residents to practice safe charging habits during Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 to 10, 2026.
October 2, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH).
The GNWT is seeking feedback on the project plan, how it may affect communities, and ways to reduce any negative impacts.
Yellowknife –
September 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH).
Yellowknife –
September 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Public feedback related to policy intentions for the Mineral Resources Act regulations is now summarized and available through a What We Heard report.
Yellowknife –
September 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Due to the limited market for polar bear pelts, Fur Harvesters Auction (FHA) has been unable to sell polar bear pelts at auction for a number of years. As a result of this, the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program has recently made changes to its payments and advances for polar bear pelts.
September 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Concussion Awareness Week is being recognized across Canada this year from September 27 to October 3, 2026.
Yellowknife –
September 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is observed annually on September 28. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are encouraging all NWT residents to take a minute on this day to ensure that working smoke alarms are installed in their homes.
Yellowknife –
September 22, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Work to remediate fountains and sinks at Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School and Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School, Fort Simpson; Mackenzie Mountain School, Norman Wells; Fort Simpson Student Residences, Fort Simpson; Echo Dene School, Fort Liard; Mezi School, Whatì, are complete.