One case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, has been confirmed by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) in a herring gull in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. The transmission risk to humans remains very low.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
July 9, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
July 8, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is congratulating West Point First Nation and Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation on the successful completion of two community-led housing projects that have added 26 new homes in Hay River and Łutsël Kʼé.
Yellowknife –
July 8, 2026
Public Safety Bulletin
NWT Emergency Response Update – July 09, 2026 @ 18:00
This is the most recent Public Safety Bulletin. New Bulletins will be released on an as-needed basis, when new information becomes available.
July 8, 2026
Communiqué
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July 6, 2026
Public Service Announcement
NWT Emergency Response Update – July 07, 2026 17:00
Yellowknife –
July 6, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 6, 2026.
Yellowknife –
July 4, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Swimming restrictions at the main beach area of Fred Henne Territorial Park are now lifted. Follow-up testing indicated safe levels of bacteria.
July 3, 2026
Public Safety Bulletin
NWT Emergency Response Update – July 03, 2026 18:00
Yellowknife –
July 2, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Swimming, wading and shoreline play at the main beach area of Fred Henne Territorial Park are restricted while water quality testing is underway.
July 2, 2026
Public Safety Bulletin
NWT Emergency Response Update – July 02, 2026 17:00
Status of Evacuation Notices, Alerts, and Orders
Fort Simpson – Evacuation Order
Fort Simpson remains under Evacuation Order.