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September 9, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Jean Marie River – Evacuation Alert
Yellowknife –
September 9, 2025
News Releases
On World Electric Vehicle Day, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proud to announce the territory’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging corridor, with Naka Power Utilities (NWT) stations in Fort Providence and Enterprise now online.
Yellowknife –
September 9, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Trapper Mentorship Program. Started in 2022, this program helps NWT residents learn how to trap by pairing them with experienced trappers who teach them important skills.
September 9, 2025
News Releases
This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada and Government of Northwest Territories.
September 8, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
There are no significant changes to report today
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Jean Marie River – Evacuation Alert
Yellowknife –
September 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reviewing the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the “ATIPP Act”).
September 7, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Jean Marie River – Evacuation Alert
September 6, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Whatì – Evacuation All Clear
There is no longer an evacuation order in place for the Community of Whatì.
September 6, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Whati Evacuation All-Clear
The wildfire emergency affecting the community of Whatì is now under control and the hazard area has been declared safe. The evacuation order is no longer in effect.
September 5, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
NWT Emergency Response Update – September 5, 2025 18:00
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Whatì – Evacuation Order