Due to continued extreme fire danger and weather conditions, fire bans have been put into effect for parks in the North Slave Region prohibiting open fires.
Effective immediately and until further notice, fire bans are now in place for:
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Yellowknife –
July 26, 2023
Public Service Announcement
July 25, 2023
Public Safety Bulletin
Communities remain lead on response activities.
Yellowknife –
July 24, 2023
News Releases
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Hay River –
July 24, 2023
News Releases
The Marine Transportation Services (MTS) sailing schedule and transportation plans for the 2023 sailing season are being adjusted due to very low water levels on the Mackenzie River.
July 24, 2023
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 24, 2023.
Yellowknife –
July 21, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Due to continued extreme fire danger and extraordinary weather conditions, a fire ban has been put into effect for all parks in the South Slave Region today prohibiting open fires.
Yellowknife –
July 21, 2023
Media Advisory
Media are invited to a media availability with Premier Cochrane and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh following their meeting on July 24.
When: July 24, 2023
Where: Legislative Assembly, Beluga (Cabinet) Room
Time: 2:15-2:45PM
Yellowknife –
July 20, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife residents are advised that phase 2 of an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) will be conducted on the Tin Can Hill site. Residents can expect to see signs posted on the site and personnel in the area obtaining samples. This work is expected to start in the next few weeks.
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Yellowknife –
July 20, 2023
Public Service Announcement
A fire ban is in place for all public and private lands in the South Slave Region – from the west of the Slave River at Fort Smith through Fort Resolution, and stretching to the east to the border with the Dehcho Region.
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Fort Smith –
July 18, 2023
News Releases
Julie Green, Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, is pleased to announce Linda Mabbitt as the recipient of the 2023 Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities’ Award for Accessibility and Inclusion.