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Yellowknife – April 20, 2026
Media Statement

Premier Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Alberta’s ending of seasonal time changes:

April 20, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 21-27, 2026
 

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 20, 2026. 

Yellowknife – April 17, 2026
News Releases

Two new and five updated arts programs, offered through the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), are now open for applications. These programs were redesigned by integrating changes and feedback heard from artists and organizations through a variety of engagements.

Hay River – April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo rates for the 2026 sailing season to communities along the Mackenzie River, Great Slave Lake and the Western Arctic.

Yellowknife – April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The next Expression of Interest draw for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program’s Employer Driven Stream is scheduled for June 25, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit their expression of interest profile by June 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MT.

Paulatuk – April 14, 2026
News Releases

Housing NWT has completed construction of a new three-bedroom modular duplex in Paulatuk, adding two new social housing units. These units replace homes that had reached the end of their service life, ensuring continued access to safe and suitable housing for families in the community.

Yellowknife – April 13, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honoured.

April 13, 2026
Media Advisory

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 14-20, 2026

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 13, 2026. 

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