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Yellowknife – September 25, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Ambassadors Program. The program provides NWT youth with opportunities to build leadership skills through participation at special events and volunteer assignments.

Yellowknife – September 25, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Trapper Mentorship Program.

Yellowknife – September 24, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is notifying the public of a scheduled maintenance outage by Northwestel, which will impact internet and cellular services in the Northwest Territories (NWT) on September 25, 2024, between 1:00 a.m. and 07:00 a.m. MT.

Fort Simpson – September 24, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories has cancelled a tender for dredging work at the Liard River Ferry Landings, initially scheduled to start in mid-September 2024.

Yellowknife – September 23, 2024
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of September 24-30, 2024 Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 23, 2024. 

Yellowknife – September 23, 2024
Public Service Announcement

National Concussion Awareness Week is being recognized across Canada from September 22 to 28, 2024 to encourage everyone to get involved in preventing, recognizing, and managing concussions.

Yellowknife – September 18, 2024
Public Service Announcement

Apply today for Take a Kid Trapping funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!

Schools or Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.

Yellowknife – September 17, 2024
News Releases

In February 2023, the Addictions Prevention and Recovery Services Work Plan (2022-2024) was released. As of today, at the plan’s conclusion, 100% of the action items in the Work Plan have been completed.

Yellowknife – September 17, 2024
Media Statement

Premier Simpson issued the following statement today on the passing of Tony Whitford:

Yesterday, the whole of the Northwest Territories lost a staunch supporter, a dedicated servant of the people and a friend, Mr. Anthony (Tony) Whitford. 

Yellowknife – September 16, 2024
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of September 17-23, 2024 Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 16, 2024. 

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