With the easing of indoor gathering restrictions by the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), the Yellowknife Driver and Motor Vehicle (DMV) office will be able to accept walk-ins between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, beginning July 12, 2021.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
July 9, 2021
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
July 8, 2021
News Releases
Effective immediately there is no longer a $200 transaction limit at NWT liquor stores. The limit of six 375ml containers of spirits (mickeys) is still in place.
Yellowknife –
July 8, 2021
Public Service Announcement
Marine Transportation Services (MTS) is pleased to announce the kick-off of the 2021 marine resupply season.
The MV Kelly Ovayuak left the Hay River marine terminal on Monday, July 5, 2021, towing seven barges with a total of 6,261 tonnes of cargo and petroleum products.
Yellowknife –
July 8, 2021
Public Service Announcement
Muskox tags are now available for the 2021-2022 hunting season!
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
July 7, 2021
News Releases
A new Tłı̨chǫ community exhibit ‘Treaty 11 – 100 years’ is now on display at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC). The exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of Chief Mǫwhì signing the treaty in Behchokǫ̀, NT, on August 22, 1921.
Yellowknife –
July 7, 2021
Public Service Announcement
A limited number of Outfitter Licences are now available for Unit U and R. You need this licence if you plan to provide equipment and guide services to people hunting big game, or if you expect to receive money, goods, or services in exchange for these services.
Yellowknife –
July 7, 2021
Public Service Announcement
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
The latest extension continues through July 20, 2021.
Yellowknife –
July 5, 2021
Communiqué
R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), met with education leaders on June 22, 2021 to discuss the upcoming school year, and provide updates on key education initiatives to improve student outcomes in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Yellowknife –
July 5, 2021
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 6-12, 2021
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 5, 2021
Yellowknife –
June 30, 2021
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories has amended the Employment Standards Act and Regulations to provide protection to NWT workers and flexibility to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies. These changes come into effect July 1, 2021.