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Yellowknife –
October 14, 2020
News Releases
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
August 26, 2020
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned Northwest Territories (NWT) driver’s licences and general identification cards.
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Yellowknife –
March 31, 2020
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the physical distancing and isolation measures used to combat the spread of COVID-19 have created new and very real economic stress on Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, families, businesses, Indigenous governments, and communitie
Yellowknife –
March 18, 2019
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories advises that a new vehicle pull-out has opened adjacent to the Dettah ice road.
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March 4, 2019
News Releases
Resource development remains the principal driver of the Northwest Territories economy. This is why the Government of Canada is investing $5.1M in two projects that will support resource development in the Slave Geological Province (SGP).
Yellowknife –
November 22, 2018
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in partnership with the Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) released details today on the $9.12 million in new funding for AEA over the next four years, as well as announced changes to funding for solar projects in hydropower communities across the NWT
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May 1, 2018
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (May 1, 2018) – The Government of the Northwest Territories has released its broad vision related to energy and climate change in the Northwest Territories.
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April 30, 2018
Public Service Announcement
YELLOWKNIFE (April 30, 2018) - The Department of Infrastructure advises that on May 1, 2018 the Deh Cho Bridge toll rates will be increased in accordance with the NWT Consumer Price Index.
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February 21, 2018
Public Service Announcement
INUVIK (February 21, 2018) – The Department of Infrastructure advises that the Inuvik Access Road (Hospital Hill) will be closed to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, beginning Thursday, February 22, 2018 for up to two months.
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December 11, 2017
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (December 11, 2017) – Residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT) now have the option to display an 'X' in the sex section of driver's licence and identification cards issued by the Department of Infrastructure.
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