The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is transitioning the Hamlet of Enterprise from Administration back to local governance under the oversight of a Municipal Supervisor.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
November 27, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife –
November 27, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The first phase of the new Dental Hygiene Profession Regulations will come into force on December 1, 2025.
Yellowknife –
November 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is reminding residents to celebrate safely this holiday season and avoid impaired driving. The holidays are a time to relax, connect, and enjoy, and we want everyone to make it home safely after every celebration.
Yellowknife –
November 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
November 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT has posted the funding allocation for the Mineral Incentive Program (MIP) 2025/2026 intake period. 15 total projects have received funding, including two Prospector Projects and 13 Corporate Projects:
Yellowknife –
November 24, 2025
Media Statement
Premier R. J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to advance the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor (AESC).
November 24, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of November 25 – December 1, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Yellowknife –
November 21, 2025
Media Statement
Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories (NWT), issued the following statement for National Housing Day:
Yellowknife –
November 20, 2025
Media Statement
Northwest Territories Premier R. J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the success of the Committee on Internal Trade:
Yellowknife –
November 20, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories has launched new web pages designed to communicate more directly with residents about ongoing work to strengthen the health and social services sy