The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing the opening of a new retail cannabis store, It’s 4:20 Somewhere, in Hay River.
Newsroom
Hay River –
October 19, 2021
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
October 18, 2021
Public Service Announcement
As of October 18, 2021, all qualified designated retail cannabis vendors are eligible to operate an online store to serve NWT customers.
Yellowknife –
October 18, 2021
News Releases
The Department of Health and Social Services, in conjunction with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, is introducing a new COVID-19 at-home student screening program to help protect the unvaccinated NWT student population (ages 5-11).
October 18, 2021
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 18, 2021
There is no travel scheduled for this time period
Yellowknife –
October 18, 2021
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is introducing amendments to the GNWT COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which expand application of the policy to all employees of the GNWT. As of November 30th, 2021, all GNWT employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Yellowknife –
October 15, 2021
Media Advisory
Issued October 15, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on October 20, 2021.
Public Events and Meetings
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
Yellowknife –
October 15, 2021
News Releases
Shane Thompson, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, announced today that he is taking action under the Emergency Management Act (EMA) to address the urgent need for a temporary day shelter in Yellowknife.
Yellowknife –
October 12, 2021
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing that residents will have a new way to access their COVID-19 vaccination records. Residents will be able to download an updated Proof of Vaccination Credential (PVC) through a self-serve online form.
Yellowknife –
October 12, 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 12, 2021
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 12-18, 2021
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 11, 2021