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Yellowknife – July 24, 2023
News Releases

The Governments of the Northwest Territories and Canada Collaborate to Support Conservation Policy-Making Through Joint Funding Initiative

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Yellowknife – July 20, 2023
Public Service Announcement

Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment on Tin Can Hill

Yellowknife residents are advised that phase 2 of an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) will be conducted on the Tin Can Hill site. Residents can expect to see signs posted on the site and personnel in the area obtaining samples. This work is expected to start in the next few weeks.
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Yellowknife – July 20, 2023
Public Service Announcement

Fire Ban In Place For South Slave Region On All Public And Private Lands

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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July 12, 2023
Communiqué

Premiers Focused on Actions to Support Economic Growth and Opportunities

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July 11, 2023
Communiqué

Premiers Committed to Action to Support Strong Communities

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Yellowknife – July 7, 2023
Media Statement

Northern Premiers issue Pan-Northern Statement on Senate Committee’s Arctic Security Report

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Yellowknife – July 6, 2023
News Releases

Conference of Management Authorities invites feedback on NWT Species at Risk

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Yellowknife – July 4, 2023
News Releases

Canada Announces Funding for New Homes in the City of Yellowknife

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Yellowknife – June 29, 2023
News Releases

Government of the Northwest Territories provides $1.35 million to six projects under Greenhouse Gas Grant Program

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved six projects under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Grant Program.
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June 27, 2023
Communiqué

2023 Western Premiers' Conference

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