The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs and the City of Yellowknife have been, and continue to, work collaboratively to protect the health and safety of residents in responding to emergencies.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
October 26, 2021
News Releases
With the support of the Gwich’in Tribal Council, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) has created the Kristine McLeod Emerging Indigenous Leader Award to honour the memory of the young leader who passed away unexpectedly in August 2021.
Yellowknife –
October 26, 2021
Public Service Announcement
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
Yellowknife –
October 25, 2021
Communiqué
R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), met virtually with education leaders on Oct. 19 to discuss the ongoing school closures amid the COVID-19 outbreak in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Yellowknife –
October 25, 2021
Public Service Announcement
The Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) is currently conducting a review of Supported Living (SL) services provided to adults with disabilities.
Yellowknife –
October 25, 2021
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 26 - November 1, 2021
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 25, 2021
Yellowknife –
October 22, 2021
Media Advisory
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of October 24, 2021
Issued October 22, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on October 27, 2021.
Public Events and Meetings
Yellowknife –
October 21, 2021
News Releases
Some NWT communities will now be able to recycle an expanded list of electronics.
Yellowknife –
October 21, 2021
Media Statement
Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, issued the following statement in recognition of Small Business Week:
Yellowknife –
October 19, 2021
Public Service Announcement
A recent amendment to the Liquor Regulations will allow Northwest Territories’ (NWT) liquor stores to sell and provide home delivery of liquor to customers including those who are in isolation due to COVID-19.