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.
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Yellowknife –
September 23, 2026
News Releases
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.
Yellowknife –
September 22, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the City of Yellowknife have jointly decided not to proceed with pursuing the opportunity to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games.
Yellowknife –
September 21, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Hide and Fur Program will take a step forward this week as it fully transitions all sales of its hide and fur materials to local distributors.
September 21, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 21, 2026.
September 21, 2026
Communiqué
The link below is being redistributed on behalf of the Government of Canada:
Yellowknife –
September 18, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The final 2026 Expression of Interest draw for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program’s Employer Driven Stream is scheduled for September 25, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit their expression of interest profile by September 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Hay River –
September 17, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today following the resignation of Lesa Semmler as Minister of Health and Social Services and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Inuvik Twin Lakes:
“Today, Lesa Semmler announced her decision to step away from public office.
September 17, 2026
Communiqué
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories and the University of Alberta.
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