In an effort to ensure Santa Claus is able to safely and effectively deliver toys to children in the Northwest Territories (NWT) on December 25, the Government of the Northwest Territories has declared Mr. Claus a seasonal essential worker and granted a four-hour self-isolation exemption.
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Yellowknife –
December 18, 2020
News Releases
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Yellowknife –
December 17, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.
The extension continues through January 1, 2021.
Yellowknife –
December 17, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Today, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Infrastructure (INF) has posted its presentation on the planned capital spending for the year ahead as part of its annual Industry Day.
Yellowknife –
December 15, 2020
News Releases
With the risk of COVID rising during the holiday season, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released Holiday Guidelines to help Northwest Territories (NWT) residents and communities celebrate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yellowknife –
December 11, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Good afternoon.
This is an exciting and long-anticipated day for our territory.
Yellowknife –
December 11, 2020
News Releases
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of Nunavut, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
December 11, 2020
News Releases
Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced preliminary plans to roll out the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine between January and March 2021.
Yellowknife –
December 10, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Drivers are advised that the speed limit has been reduced from 60 km/h to 50 km/h at the junction of Highway 2 and Spruce Road, in Hay River.
Yellowknife –
December 8, 2020
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
Yellowknife –
December 7, 2020
Communiqué
Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister R.J. Simpson spoke with education leaders to discuss the NWT response to Alberta Education’s recent decision to make diploma exams optional for the 2020-2021 school year.