A fire ban is in place for all public and private lands in the South Slave Region – from the west of the Slave River at Fort Smith through Fort Resolution, and stretching to the east to the border with the Dehcho Region.
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Yellowknife –
July 20, 2023
Public Service Announcement
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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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Yellowknife –
June 6, 2023
Public Service Announcement
A limited number of Outfitter Licences are now available for Units U and R. This licence is required if you plan on providing equipment and guides for people hunting big game, or if you expect to receive money, goods, or services in exchange for these services.
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Yellowknife –
May 24, 2023
News Releases
The NWT Climate Change Council has successfully recruited 11 youth from across the territory for the newly-established Climate Youth Advisory Group.
May 5, 2023
News Releases
Redistributed on behalf of the Species at Risk Committee.
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May 4, 2023
News Releases
Species At Risk Committee: New journal article showcases NWT’s approach to assessing species at risk
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