The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are calling on all residents to take part in Test Your Smoke Alarm Day on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
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Yellowknife –
September 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
September 24, 2025
News Releases
Housing NWT has released its second update on the progress of the Housing NWT Renewal Strategy. This marks an important step in its commitment to increasing access to affordable housing for Northwest Territories (NWT) residents and making more homes for Northerners.
Yellowknife –
September 24, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the 2024 Northwest Territories Forest Health Report. The report offers a comprehensive overview of forest health conditions th
Yellowknife –
September 24, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proposing to create a new Trespass Act and gathering public feedback on the development of trespass legislation.
Yellowknife –
September 23, 2025
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
September 23, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Applications are now open for spots on the Northwest Territories Social Assistance Appeal Board. Interested residents are encouraged to apply to serve as members of the Board.
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September 22, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of September 23-29, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Yellowknife –
September 22, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from dental hygienists, the public, and other interested parties on proposed Dental Hygiene Profession Regulations.
September 22, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Concussion Awareness Week is being recognized across Canada this year from September 21 to 27, 2025. This national initiative aims to raise awareness on how to prevent, identify, and manage concussions, particularly in sports, recreation, and everyday life.
September 19, 2025
News Releases
Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek were in Ottawa this week for a series of meetings and events aimed at advancing the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) top priorities with federal leaders and keeping Northern issues at the forefront of the national conversation.