YELLOWKNIFE (September 9, 2016) – A 2016 survey of the Mackenzie bison population indicates a slight increase in the number of animals with an estimate of 850 in 2016 compared to the estimate of 700 in 2013.
Newsroom
September 9, 2016
Public Service Announcement
June 27, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, as stewards of the land, we have a responsibility to make prudent decisions about how we use, share and protect it in a way that reflects the values and priorities of our residents. This includes the air we breathe.
June 27, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories has made a commitment in the Mandate to respond to recommendations in the Northwest Territories Environmental Audit for improved environmental management.
June 8, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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June 3, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report that this year’s wildland fire season is off to a slow start compared to the previous two years.
As of May 30th, there have only been two wildland fires reported in the Northwest Territories.
May 4, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
YELLOWKNIFE (May 4, 2016) – NWT Premier Bob McLeod issued the following statement on the fires in Fort McMurray, Alberta today:
March 11, 2016
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (March 11, 2016) – The first recovery strategy for a threatened species in the Northwest Territories (NWT) was released this week.
March 2, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories joined Canada-wide efforts to recycle end-of-life electronics with the launch of the new Electronics Recycling Program on February 1st. Electronics can contain hazardous chemicals and heavy metals, including lead, cadmium and mercury.
March 1, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, collaboration is one of the Priorities of the Assembly and is an important part of how the Government of the Northwest Territories does business.
February 4, 2016
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (February 4, 2016) – Wolverine, arctic, cross and red fox furs, many harvested in the Northwest Territories (NWT), sold out at the season opening sale of wild fur held January 25 in North Bay, Ontario.