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Yellowknife – May 18, 2023
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released 20-year forecasts (2020-2040) for in-demand jobs in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

May 17, 2023
Public Safety Bulletin

Communities remain lead on response activities. Territorial and Regional Emergency Management Organizations are fully activated and providing resources for planning, coordination, and support to community emergency management operations.

Yellowknife – May 17, 2023
Media Advisory

Media is invited to join the departments of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) for an update on the wildfire situation near Hay River and the K’atl’odeeche First Nation, and the status of evacuation orders for both communities.  

Inuvik – May 16, 2023
Public Service Announcement

Premier Caroline Cochrane will be hosting a community cultural showcase in Inuvik on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Midnight Sun Complex.

May 15, 2023
Public Safety Bulletin

A local emergency response is underway in Hay River and K'atl'odeeche First Nation, and the situation is changing rapidly.

Yellowknife – May 15, 2023
Media Statement

Premier Caroline Cochrane and Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs and Environment and Climate Change Shane Thompson issued the following statement today regarding the evacuations of Hay River and the Kátł’odeeche First Nation due to an ongoing wildfire in the area:

May 15, 2023
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 11, 2023.

Yellowknife – May 15, 2023
Public Service Announcement

Bears are coming out of hibernation in the Northwest Territories. The Department of Environment and Climate Change is reminding everyone that avoiding bear encounters starts with you.

Residents can take quick and easy steps to be bear safe this season.

Hay River – May 15, 2023
Public Safety Bulletin
Evacuation Order Hay River – Residents Must Evacuate An Evacuation Order has been issued notifying residents that due to a wildfire near the community, all residents of Hay River must evacuate IMMEDIATELY.

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