Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the Tłı̨chǫ Government and Yellowknives Dene First Nation announcing that they have reached consensus on a proposed corridor for the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor.
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Hay River –
August 15, 2026
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of Colville Lake of a planned telecommunications service disruption during scheduled network maintenance by Northwestel.
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of Tuktoyaktuk of a planned telecommunications service disruption during scheduled network maintenance by Northwestel between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk.
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2026
Public Service Announcement
You can now take a short online training to help recognize and respond to Elder abuse.
Inuvik –
August 14, 2026
News Releases
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Yellowknife –
August 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in partnership with the Sport North Federation, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 High Performance Athlete Grant (HPAG). All applications and required documentation must be submitted by October 16, 2026.
Yellowknife –
August 12, 2026
News Releases
Recent updates to the Student Financial Assistance Regulations improve the way the program supports students pursuing post-secondary education.
Yellowknife –
August 12, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of Colville Lake of a planned telecommunications service disruption during scheduled network maintenance by Northwestel.
Yellowknife –
August 12, 2026
News Releases
Today, an order declaring that the Hamlet of Enterprise is under Administration is in effect. This order will remain in effect for 45 days.
Yellowknife –
August 11, 2026
News Releases
The Government of Canada has approved an amendment to the 2018 National Trade Corridors Fund contribution agreement, allowing the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to realign $65 million in existing federal funding toward construction, procurement and planning for near-term road and