As duck hunting season approaches, this is a reminder for the public that Avian Influenza has previously been detected in a small number of birds in the Northwest Territories. Residents should take some simple and easy steps to protect themselves.
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Yellowknife –
May 13, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
May 13, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Applications for bison tags are now available for the 2025-26 hunting season! There are four bison tags for the Mackenzie bison population available to NWT residents with a Resident Hunting Licence or a General Hunting Licence.
May 12, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 13-19, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 12, 2025.
Yellowknife –
May 12, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Have your say on the GNWT’s 2026-2027 budget and fiscal situation.
The NWT is going through economic changes as diamond mines slow down, costs rise, and debt grows. The GNWT is focusing on careful spending and building a stronger, more stable future for everyone.
Hay River –
May 8, 2025
Media Statement
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on Premier Pillai’s announcement that he will step away from territorial politics:
Yellowknife –
May 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from midwives, stakeholders, and the public on the proposed key elements of the Midwifery Profession Regulations.
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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Yellowknife –
May 7, 2025
News Releases
Today, an order declaring that the Hamlet of Enterprise is under Administration is in effect. This order will remain in effect until it is repealed at a date to be determined.
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.
Backgrounder: