Premier Simpson issued the following statement on yesterday’s swearing-in of Northwest Territories Commissioner Gerry Kisoun in Inuvik:
I am pleased to extend my congratulations to Gerry Kisoun on being named Commissioner of the Northwest Territories (NWT).
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Media is invited to receive an update on the 2024 wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories and the ongoing response to the wildfires.
DATE: May 14, 2024
TIME: 1:30 p.m. MST
LOCATION: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 13.
Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler extends heartfelt appreciation to nurses in the following statement for National Nursing Week:
Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately.
Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately.
Marine Transportation Services (MTS) is informing the public of changes to the operations schedule that will impact all communities north of Norman Wells.
Please find attached a Government of Northwest Territories/Government of Yukon/Government of Nunavut news release attached.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from residents on proposed socio-economic mitigation strategies for the Mackenzie Valley Highway Project.
