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 14, 2025
Public Service Announcement
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Yellowknife –
June 2, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Parking and airport fees at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) will increase on July 1, 2025 following the amendment of the Public Airports Fees and Public Airports Traffic Regulations.
The details of the current and new fees are available on this backgrounder.
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Hay River –
May 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo rates for customers for the 2025 sailing season, with a focus on simplifying and standardizing pricing.
Key changes for 2025 include:
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Hay River –
April 16, 2025
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is beginning the process of transitioning Marine Transportation Services (MTS) to a Crown Corporation, with a target date of April 1, 2027.
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Yellowknife –
July 25, 2024
News Releases
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated (SSI).
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Yellowknife –
March 28, 2024
News Releases
Public feedback on the 2030 Energy Strategy and the 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework, including the Northwest Territories (NWT) greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, has been released.
Yellowknife –
February 20, 2024
News Releases
The North is experiencing climate warming faster than anywhere in Canada, and residents, businesses and governments across the Northwest Territories (NWT) are answering this call to action.
August 24, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is providing NWT residents a 90-day extension to General Identification Cards, driver’s licences and vehicle registrations that have expired or will expire while they are out of the territory due to wildfire evacuation.
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Yellowknife –
June 29, 2023
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved six projects under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Grant Program.
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Yellowknife –
June 22, 2023
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting feedback on the Northwest Territories’ energy and climate future, as it launches its engagement to inform the five-year review of the 2030 Energy Strategy and Climate Change Strategic Framework today.
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