The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Community-Based Water Quality Monitoring (CBM) 10-Year Summary Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of over a decade’s worth of data and insights into Northwest Territories’ (NWT) water quality.
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The GNWT , in collaboration with the City of Yellowknife, PCL Construction, Stantec, and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), announces that the groundbreaking event has taken place on the site of the new 50-unit public housing multi-plex in downtown Yellowknife.
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 20, 2025.
Earlier today, Mr.
Bears are coming out of hibernation in the NWT. We’re reminding everyone that avoiding bear encounters starts with you. Residents can take quick and easy steps to be bear safe this season.
Don’t invite them in!
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has appointed Kenny Ruptash to the Aurora College Board of Governors and named him Chairperson of the Board for a three-year term. A long-time Northerner and respected leader in governance and industry, Mr.
GNWT Receives After-Action Review on 2023 Wildfire Response; Formal Response Planned for Summer 2025
Premier R.J.
Further to the updates provided in January and February 2025, the Government of the Nor
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the swearing-in of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Cabinet:
As duck hunting season approaches, this is a reminder for the public that Avian Influenza has previously been detected in a small number of birds in the Northwest Territories. Residents should take some simple and easy steps to protect themselves.