Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, Glen Abernethy, congratulated recipients of the 2019 NWT Disability Awareness Awards presented as part of the annual Disability Awareness Tea today in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly.
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Yellowknife –
May 31, 2019
Media Statement
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Yellowknife –
May 21, 2019
News Releases
Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services, is announcing the government will invest $1 million this year to support local organizations in their efforts to reduce poverty. Funding for forty seven proposals is being awarded to community and Indigenous organizations through the 2019/2
Yellowknife –
April 25, 2019
Public Service Announcement
The Department of Health and Social Services announces changes to the Medical Travel Program effective June 1, 2019. NWT residents have access to one of the most generous medical travel programs in Canada, which has remained relatively unchanged since 1995.
Yellowknife –
March 21, 2019
Media Statement
Premier Bob McLeod issued the following statement today about the 2019-20 federal budget that was released this week:
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Yellowknife –
March 18, 2019
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories advises that a new vehicle pull-out has opened adjacent to the Dettah ice road.
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Yellowknife –
March 13, 2019
News Releases
The Government of Canada is protecting and conserving nature and wildlife, an important legacy for future generations.
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March 4, 2019
News Releases
Resource development remains the principal driver of the Northwest Territories economy. This is why the Government of Canada is investing $5.1M in two projects that will support resource development in the Slave Geological Province (SGP).
January 29, 2019
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Fortune Minerals signed a Socio-Economic Agreement (SEA) this morning at event that took place during AME Roundup in Vancouver.
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Ottawa –
January 22, 2019
News Releases
The opioid crisis continues to devastate individuals, families and communities across the country. Without increased access to effective, evidence-based treatment options, people will continue to be at risk for overdose.
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Yellowknife –
January 17, 2019
Communiqué
The Honourable Caroline Cochrane, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), met with territorial education leaders on January 9, 2019 to continue discussion on improving the education system.