Premier R.J. Simpson extends his deepest condolences on the passing of Ted Blondin, a respected Elder from the Tłı̨chǫ Region whose lifelong dedication to his people leaves an enduring legacy across the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
April 8, 2025
Media Statement
April 7, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 8-14, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 7, 2025.
Yellowknife –
April 7, 2025
Media Statement
Minister Vince McKay issued the following statement regarding CN Rail's decision to not repair the section of damaged rail line between Enterprise and Hay River:
Yellowknife –
April 3, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (April 3, 2025) – Effective April 1, 2025, the Northwest Territories (NWT) Arts Council and arts funding programs that are currently administered by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), will transition to the Department of Industry, Tourism and I
Yellowknife –
April 2, 2025
Public Service Announcement
YELLOWKNIFE (April 2, 2025) – Applications for muskox tags are being accepted for the 2025-26 hunting season as of April 1, 2025.
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Yellowknife –
April 1, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife, April 1, 2025 — The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is moving forward with its commitment to transition to a hybrid public Board of Directors for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) and NT Hydro, and is inviting applications from members
Yellowknife –
April 1, 2025
Public Service Announcement
YELLOWKNIFE (April 1, 2025) – Applications for single intake homeowner repair programs are now open!
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 1-7, 2025
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife, March 31, 2025 — Premier R.J. Simpson is announcing changes to Ministerial portfolios and senior leadership within the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
Yellowknife –
March 28, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife, NT (March 28, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) implemented today an increase of $3.5 million in Dedicated Wage Funding and a permanent increase of $664,000 in Flexible Funding to support the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Sector.