Delivery is underway for 10 new modular housing units to Fort Providence as part of a Housing NWT project to deliver 98 new social housing units for singles across the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
October 1, 2026
News Releases
Housing NWT has adjusted rental rates for its Market Housing Program to better reflect changing market conditions and the cost of delivering housing in communities across the Northwest Territories.
Hay River –
October 1, 2026
News Releases
Premier R.J. Simpson today announced the appointment of Ms. Shannon Barnett-Aikman as the Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Employment for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), effective October 1, 2026.
Yellowknife –
September 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH).
Yellowknife –
September 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Public feedback related to policy intentions for the Mineral Resources Act regulations is now summarized and available through a What We Heard report.
Yellowknife –
September 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Due to the limited market for polar bear pelts, Fur Harvesters Auction (FHA) has been unable to sell polar bear pelts at auction for a number of years. As a result of this, the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program has recently made changes to its payments and advances for polar bear pelts.
September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 28, 2026.
September 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Concussion Awareness Week is being recognized across Canada this year from September 27 to October 3, 2026.
Yellowknife –
September 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is observed annually on September 28. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are encouraging all NWT residents to take a minute on this day to ensure that working smoke alarms are installed in their homes.