The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH).
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Yellowknife –
September 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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
Communiqué
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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.
Yellowknife –
September 23, 2026
News Releases
The new Redknife River Bridge is now open to traffic on Highway 1. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and De Beers completed construction of the bridge improving the highway crossing and restoring year-round fish passage for migratory species.
Yellowknife –
September 23, 2026
News Releases
The Northwest Territories (NWT) has officially ended seasonal time change.
Yellowknife –
September 22, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Work to remediate fountains and sinks at Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School and Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School, Fort Simpson; Mackenzie Mountain School, Norman Wells; Fort Simpson Student Residences, Fort Simpson; Echo Dene School, Fort Liard; Mezi School, Whatì, are complete.