The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to take action to address concerns about the presence of lead in water in some Yellowknife schools.
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Yellowknife –
July 14, 2025
Public Service Announcement
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Yellowknife –
June 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received follow-up lead testing results for École William McDonald Middle School and Range Lake North School.
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Behchokǫ̀ –
June 19, 2025
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders.
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Yellowknife –
June 2, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Parking and airport fees at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) will increase on July 1, 2025 following the amendment of the Public Airports Fees and Public Airports Traffic Regulations.
The details of the current and new fees are available on this backgrounder.
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Yellowknife –
May 30, 2025
Communiqué
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Species at Risk Committee.
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Hay River –
May 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo rates for customers for the 2025 sailing season, with a focus on simplifying and standardizing pricing.
Key changes for 2025 include:
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Hay River –
May 7, 2025
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
May 7, 2025
News Releases
The GNWT has updated the rent scale for Market Rental Units. Notices are currently being sent to tenants in market housing units by May 1st outlining a 90-day notice of rent increase.
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May 5, 2025
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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May 5, 2025
Communiqué
The attached document is being redistributed on behalf of the Government of Yukon
Le document ci-joint est redistribué au nom du gouvernement du Yukon
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