Bears are active 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!
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Yellowknife –
August 12, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
August 11, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has distributed funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year through the Anti-Poverty Fund and NGO Stabilization Fund.
Yellowknife –
August 11, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has issued a revised Interpretive Bulletin (IB-4) to provide greater clarity on how the Business Ince
Yellowknife –
August 11, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 11, 2025.
Yellowknife –
August 11, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has endorsed the Canadian Sport Policy 2025–2035, a renewed national framework that emphasizes inclusion, reconciliation, and community well-being through sport.
Yellowknife –
August 9, 2025
Communiqué
The link below is being redistributed on behalf of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation:
Yellowknife –
August 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Sport North Federation are now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 High Performance Athlete Grant.
Yellowknife –
August 7, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) extends its best wishes to the members of Team NT and the NWT Youth Ambassadors as they represent the territory at the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland, from August 8-25, 2025.
Yellowknife –
August 6, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (August 6, 2025) – As the new school year approaches, École William McDonald Middle School and Range Lake North School will implement new measures to improve drinking water safety and address concerns about lead.
Yellowknife –
August 5, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of August 5 – August 11, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 5, 2025.