The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for East Three School, Samuel Hearne Secondary School Carpentry and Autobody Shops in Inuvik, École Įtłʼǫ̀ in Yellowknife, and Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah.
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Yellowknife –
July 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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Yellowknife –
June 30, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Fire Restrictions are in place for all public and private lands in the North Slave Region, effective immediately. For the South Slave Region, restrictions go into effect as of 12:00 a.m., July 1st. This ban does not apply in National Parks.
This affects the following communities:
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Yellowknife –
June 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Phased increases to most compliance and licensing fees are expected to come into effect starting June 15, 2026.
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Yellowknife –
June 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Phased increases to compliance and licensing fees and Deh Cho Bridge tolls are expected to come into effect starting June 15, 2026.
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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.
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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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