Yellowknife residents are advised that phase 2 of an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) will be conducted on the Tin Can Hill site. Residents can expect to see signs posted on the site and personnel in the area obtaining samples. This work is expected to start in the next few weeks.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
July 20, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
July 20, 2023
Public Service Announcement
A fire ban is in place for all public and private lands in the South Slave Region – from the west of the Slave River at Fort Smith through Fort Resolution, and stretching to the east to the border with the Dehcho Region.
Backgrounder:
Fort Smith –
July 18, 2023
News Releases
Julie Green, Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, is pleased to announce Linda Mabbitt as the recipient of the 2023 Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities’ Award for Accessibility and Inclusion.
Yellowknife –
July 18, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is accepting submissions from NWT artists, craftspeople, curators, and groups to display their art in the Mezzanine Gallery art exhibit space in 2024.
The deadline for applications is August 30, 2023.
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) with assistance from the City of Yellowknife Municipal Enforcement Division, conducted a roadside drug and alcohol survey from July 12 to 15, 2023 in Yellowknife.
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2023
News Releases
Today, the order declaring that the community of Tsiigehtchic is under Administration is in effect. This order will remain in effect until it is repealed at a date to be determined.
July 17, 2023
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 17, 2023.
Yellowknife –
July 16, 2023
Media Statement
Environment and Climate Change Minister Shane Thompson issued the following statement today following the tragic death of a Fort Liard firefighter near the community on July 15, 2023:
Yellowknife –
July 14, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Effective immediately and until further notice, a fire ban is in effect for Hidden Lake Territorial Park.
Paddlers and campers are advised to use only camp stoves for cooking.
Yellowknife –
July 14, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Due to current weather conditions, the Town of Hay River has banned open air fires within municipal boundaries.
Effective immediately and until further notice, a fire ban is now also in place for the Hay River Territorial Park and campground.