Residents are reminded that Jackfish Lake, located in Yellowknife on Highway 3, continues to have elevated levels of arsenic and harmful algae. The water is not safe for swimming, fishing, or other recreational use.
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Yellowknife –
June 19, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Behchokǫ̀ –
June 19, 2025
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders.
Backgrounder:
June 18, 2025
Communiqué
Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister Caitlin Cleveland met with Education Leaders one last time before the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting was held in Yellowknife on June 11, 2025.
Yellowknife –
June 16, 2025
Media Statement
Yellowknife (June 16, 2025) - Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek today recognized the invaluable contributions of public servants across the Northwest Territories in honour of National Public Service Week, June 16 to 20, 2025.
Yellowknife –
June 16, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 16, 2025.
Yellowknife –
June 12, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Effective immediately, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is implementing rental fees on lands held under onshore Significant Discovery Licences (SDLs).
Yellowknife –
June 11, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland and Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler issued the following joint statement today on recent changes to Jordan’s Principle:
Yellowknife –
June 11, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is improving access to training opportunities for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as part of its commitment to strengthening the non-profit and charitable sector in the territory.
June 9, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of June 10-16, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Yellowknife –
June 9, 2025
Media Statement
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement on increased defence spending: