After consideration of an unsolicited bid from Fairbanks, Alaska, the Arctic Winter Games International Committee (AWGIC) has decided to go ahead with the 2028 Arctic Winter Games.
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Yellowknife –
August 4, 2026
News Releases
Yellowknife –
August 4, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 4, 2026.
Yellowknife –
August 4, 2026
News Releases
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Prosper NWT Fee Regulations Now in Effect
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Yellowknife –
July 31, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Effective September 1, 2026, the Northwest Territories’ minimum wage will increase from $16.95 per hour to $17.20 per hour. This increase is based on the percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the average hourly wage for 2025.
Yellowknife –
July 31, 2026
Public Service Announcement
A new survey needs input and feedback from businesses across the Northwest Territories in order to serve you better.
July 29, 2026
Public Safety Bulletin
NWT Emergency Response Update – July 29, 2026 @ 17:00
New Bulletins will be released on an as-needed basis, when new information becomes available.
July 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Residents are invited to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Norman Wells to Inuvik section of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.
Yellowknife –
July 27, 2026
Communiqué
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Yellowknife –
July 27, 2026
News Releases
The 2024-25 Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 Education System Performance Measures Technical Report is now available. This report, released annually, provides an overview of how the Northwest Territories' education system is supporting student learning, well-being, and success.
July 27, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 28-Augut 3, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 27, 2026.