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Yellowknife –
June 30, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
June 30, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking applicants to join its Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery Advisory Group.
Yellowknife –
June 30, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to share feedback as part of a review of Team NT’s participation in multisport games.
Yellowknife –
June 30, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is inviting residents to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Norman Wells to Inuvik section of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.
June 29, 2026
Public Safety Bulletin
NWT Emergency Response Update – June 29, 2026 17:30
Current Evacuation Notification Status
Fort Simpson – Evacuation Order
Yellowknife –
June 29, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of June 30-July 6, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 29, 2026.
Yellowknife –
June 29, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has adopted a new definition of an NWT Indigenous business to help bring clarity to reporting on Indigenous participation in government procurement.
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Yellowknife –
June 26, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Caroline Wawzonek and Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statements today as the 2026 Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference concluded in Yellowknife, marking the end of the Northwest Territories’ role as co-chair.
Yellowknife –
June 26, 2026
Communiqué
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Hay River –
June 26, 2026
Communiqué
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon, the Government of Northwest Territories and the Government of Nunavut.
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