The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce new and enhanced programs to support harvesters and families going out on the land this fall.
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Yellowknife –
September 17, 2020
News Releases
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
September 11, 2020
News Releases
Results of water quality monitoring conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in July indicate this year’s prolonged high water levels have resulted in more suspended sediment than usual in the Hay and Slave Rivers.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
September 9, 2020
News Releases
The Governments of Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Canada have resumed long-term water quality monitoring at two key sites in northern Alberta and two sites in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Yellowknife –
August 27, 2020
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Tłı̨chǫ Government have submitted a revised joint proposal to manage wolves on the Bathurst and Bluenose-East caribou herd winter ranges.
Yellowknife –
July 23, 2020
Public Service Announcement
This summer, Northwest Territories (NWT) residents are encouraged to enjoy the lands and waters of Thaidene Nëné, an area on and around the East Arm of Great Slave Lake celebrated for its rich wildlife and cultural heritage.
Yellowknife –
June 12, 2020
News Releases
Agreement on Protection for the Subsurface of Edéhzhié has been Achieved.
Yellowknife –
June 9, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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I would like to begin today, Mr. Speaker, by commending the courage and resolve of our front line staff responding to this unprecedented public health emergency.
Yellowknife –
June 2, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the wildfire season this year is off to a slow start thanks to cooler temperatures in May, right across the territory. It is only been in the last week or so that things are finally starting to warm up.
Yellowknife –
May 5, 2020
Public Service Announcement
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is particularly important that each one of us take all possible precautions to prevent wildfire. Limiting the number of human-caused or preventable fires helps reduce the risk of exposure to fire crews and the public.
Yellowknife –
April 30, 2020
News Releases
Shane Thompson, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR), announced new funding today to support recycling depots and processing centres during the COVID-19 state of emergency.