The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the Cancer Care Vision: A Living Framework for Quality and Priorities in the Northwest Territories (the Vision). It is a guide that sets shared direction for how cancer care will be planned, coordinated, and improved over time.
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Yellowknife –
June 2, 2026
News Releases
Backgrounder:
May 26, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Mackenzie Mountain School in Norman Wells.
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Łutselk'e –
May 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Water testing for Łutsel K’e Dene School, Łutsel K’e is complete. Testing has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
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Yellowknife –
May 7, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Deh Gah School in Fort Providence, Mezi Community School in Whati and Jean Wetrade School in Gametį̀.
Backgrounder:
April 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Charles Tetcho School in Sambaa K’e and Ɂehtseo Ayha School in Délı̨nę.
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Yellowknife –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson and the Community Learning Centre in Ndılǫ.
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Yellowknife –
April 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Echo Dene School in Acho Dene Koe and Inualthuyak School in Sachs Harbour.
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Yellowknife –
April 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for École Allain St-Cyr in Yellowknife.
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Yellowknife –
April 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife.
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Yellowknife –
March 27, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Weledeh Catholic School, École St. Patrick High School, and the Kimberlite Career & Technical Centre.
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