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Newsroom
September 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Work to remediate fountains and sinks at Joseph Burr Tyrell School, Fort Smith; Paul W Kaeser High School, Fort Smith; École St. Joseph School, Yellowknife; Kaw Tay Whee School, Dettah and Chief Albert Wright School, Tulita are complete.
Fort Good Hope –
September 3, 2026
News Releases
Work is underway on two new Housing NWT duplexes destined for Tulita at the new K'áhsho Got'ı̨nę Trades Centre in Fort Good Hope.
Yellowknife –
September 2, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Applications are now open to seniors for financial assistance to help with home heating costs during the upcoming winter months.
Yellowknife –
September 2, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking members for the Student Financial Assistance Appeal Board (the Appeal Board) to fill four-year terms, beginning November 24, 2026.
Yellowknife –
September 1, 2026
News Releases
Medical travel benefits for eligible NWT residents are now administered through the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Program.
Yellowknife –
September 1, 2026
News Releases
Today, amendments under Bill 81: An Act to Amend the Education Act, came into force, supporting a more modern, accountable, and collaborative education system in the Northwest Territories.
September 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) are advising residents that the availability of medical travel accommodation in Yellowknife will be significantly reduced during the months of September and October due t
Yellowknife –
September 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Housing NWT is inviting proposals to provide secure storage for the personal belongings of people experiencing homelessness in Yellowknife through the Dignity Through Secure Storage Initiative.
Yellowknife –
September 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of Łutsel K’e of a planned telecommunications service disruption during Northwestel's scheduled network maintenance.