The Community of Fort Providence is advising residents that the Community is de-escalating the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Notice due to a decreased fire risk at this time.
Newsroom
September 11, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Yellowknife –
September 11, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is moving forward with a major modular housing project that will deliver 98 new homes across nine communities in the Northwest Territories.
September 10, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Fort Providence – Evacuation Order
Yellowknife –
September 10, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Reminder: Emergency Evacuation Relief Program Applications
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reminding residents from Whatì and Fort Providence to apply for the Emergency Evacuation Relief Program (EERP).
Backgrounder:
September 9, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Jean Marie River – Evacuation Alert
Yellowknife –
September 9, 2025
News Releases
On World Electric Vehicle Day, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proud to announce the territory’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging corridor, with Naka Power Utilities (NWT) stations in Fort Providence and Enterprise now online.
Yellowknife –
September 9, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Trapper Mentorship Program. Started in 2022, this program helps NWT residents learn how to trap by pairing them with experienced trappers who teach them important skills.
September 9, 2025
News Releases
This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada and Government of Northwest Territories.
September 8, 2025
Public Safety Bulletin
There are no significant changes to report today
Current Evacuation Notification Status:
Jean Marie River – Evacuation Alert
Yellowknife –
September 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reviewing the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the “ATIPP Act”).