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Yellowknife – April 22, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced updates to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Emergency Plan, including Evacuation and Hosting Guidelines and an Emergency Communications Protocol, ahead of the 2024 high-risk season.

Yellowknife – March 7, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released an updated Northwest Territories Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA), which provides an examination of the risks that pose the greatest threat to the people, property, environment, and economy of the Northwest Territories (N

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Yellowknife – February 15, 2024
News Releases

Work is underway to complete independent reviews of the 2023 wildfire season to gain a full understanding of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wildfire and emergency response.