The Inuvik Homeless Shelter will enter a new chapter of community-led leadership on January 5, 2026, when operational responsibility transitions from Housing NWT to the Inuvik Homeless Shelter Advisory Board.
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Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of December 22, 2025.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Princess Alexandra School, Diamond Jenness Secondary School, and the Diamond Jenness Trades Centre in Hay River.
Princess Alexandra School
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the independent investigation into education bodies in the Dehcho region:
Have your say on proposed changes to property tax legislation.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is reviewing the Property Assessment and Taxation Act to make property taxation clearer, and more consistent across the territory.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for École Boréale School in Hay River, Chief Sunrise School in Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and Deninu School in Fort Resolution.
École Boréale School in Hay River
Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s decision to provide Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) financing to Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd., the operator of the Ekati Diamond Mine:
Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler issued the following statement today:
Driving on winter and ice roads in the Northwest Territories comes with unique challenges. These roads support community resupply and see increased commercial and residential traffic throughout the winter, especially from December to March and particularly on the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road.
Amendments to the Driver’s Licence Regulations and General Identification Card Regulations are set to come into force by the end of January 2026.