Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today ahead of meetings of Canada’s Premiers and First Ministers in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island:
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Yellowknife –
July 20, 2026
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
July 20, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 20, 2026.
Yellowknife –
July 18, 2026
Public Safety Bulletin
NWT Emergency Response Update – July 18, 2026 @ 18:00
New Bulletins will be released on an as-needed basis, when new information becomes available.
July 17, 2026
Public Safety Bulletin
NWT Emergency Response Update – July 17, 2026 @ 19:00
New Bulletins will be released on an as-needed basis, when new information becomes available.
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Due to extremely dry and hot conditions and the increased risk of wildfire, a fire ban is now in effect for multiple Territorial Parks in the North Slave, South Slave and Dehcho regions. This ban prohibits all open fires.
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Provide feedback on proposed changes to the Academic Year and School Attendance Regulations and the Education Staff Regulations, under the Education Act.
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT and City of Yellowknife are advising residents that encampment clean ups at three Yellowknife sites will continue under a new bi-weekly schedule for the next eight weeks, beginning today, July 17.
Yellowknife –
July 16, 2026
Public Safety Bulletin
NWT Emergency Response Update – July 16, 2026 @ 17:00
New Bulletins will be released on an as-needed basis, when new information becomes available.
Yellowknife –
July 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for East Three School, Samuel Hearne Secondary School Carpentry and Autobody Shops in Inuvik, École Įtłʼǫ̀ in Yellowknife, and Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah.
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Yellowknife –
July 16, 2026
Communiqué
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