The GNWT is hosting community meetings to share an update on the Mackenzie Valley Highway and talk about what’s coming next.
These sessions are a chance to:
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Yellowknife –
January 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
January 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) has lifted the Health Orders previously in place at École William McDonald Middle School and N.J. Macpherson School, following confirmation that lead levels in drinking water no longer exceed Health Canada guidelines.
Yellowknife –
January 28, 2026
News Releases
The Missing Persons Act and its supporting regulations and forms have come into force. The new legislation has been put in place to provide additional tools to assist police in investigating reports of missing persons in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
January 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) invites all residents to help with renaming two Housing Northwest Territories Buildings used for social housing in Yellowknife.
Share your suggestions for names for:
Yellowknife –
January 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Winter in the Northwest Territories offers incredible opportunities to get out on the land. Snowmobiling is one of the best ways to get out and enjoy the season. But before you hit the trails, make sure safety is part of your ride.
Here are some quick tips to keep in mind:
Yellowknife –
January 27, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Over $74 million is available to community governments as part of the Northwest Territories Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (NWT CHIF).
January 27, 2026
Communiqué
The Tłı̨chǫ Government, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaborative work related to the proposed Arctic Economic and Security Corridor (AESC).
Yellowknife –
January 26, 2026
News Releases
The Arctic Bioenergy Summit and Tour: Sustainable Bioenergy for Northern Communities: Reliable. Affordable. Local. starts today in Yellowknife and runs until January 28.
January 26, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 27-February 2, 2026
Ministerial Travel
January 26, 2026
News Releases
Funding for the Interim Resource Management Assistance (IRMA) Program is being boosted by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).