To support Northwest Territories (NWT) students interested in pursuing an education in forestry or wildfire management, the first annual intake for the Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship is now open for applications.
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Fort Smith –
July 24, 2024
News Releases
Yellowknife –
July 20, 2024
Public Service Announcement
Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately. The restrictions are effective through the end of the day July 26, 2024, and may be extended if necessary.
Yellowknife –
July 19, 2024
Public Service Announcement
Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately. The restrictions are effective through the end of the day August 2, 2024, and may be extended if necessary.
Yellowknife –
July 10, 2024
News Releases
The Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (NWT CIMP) is providing $2.2 million in 2024-25 to support thirty new or ongoing environmental monitoring and research projects.
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Yellowknife –
July 3, 2024
Media Statement
Today, Minister Jay Macdonald expressed his condolences following last week’s helicopter crash near Fort Good Hope:
Yellowknife –
June 20, 2024
News Releases
The FireSmart Canada Advanced Home Assessment Program is now available to help Northwest Territories residents become more wildfire resilient.
Yellowknife –
June 20, 2024
Public Service Announcement
Effective at 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2024, fire restrictions in the Dehcho region are being implemented prohibiting any open flames on all public and private lands.
These restrictions are effective through July 3, 2024, and may be extended if necessary.
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Yellowknife –
June 7, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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May 28, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss a significant issue affecting the Northwest Territories: the historic low water levels that have been observed over the entire Mackenzie River Basin.
Yellowknife –
May 28, 2024
Public Service Announcement
To help offset the costs of participating in land-based experiences like camping, boating, fishing and hunting, and traditional activities, funding through the Take a Family on the Land Program is once again being offered so more northerners can get involved.