Yellowknife (July 10, 2025) – The community of Colville Lake will hold a public vote to determine if residents support restricting the amount of alcohol people can bring into or possess within the community.
Newsroom
July 10, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
July 10, 2025
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (July 10, 2025) –Effective September 1, 2025, the Northwest Territories minimum wage will increase from $16.70 per hour to $16.95 per hour. This increase is based on the percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the average hourly wage for 2024.
Hay River –
July 9, 2025
Media Statement
Hay River (July 9, 2025) - Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on Premier P.J. Akeeagok’s announcement that he will not seek re-election this fall:
Yellowknife –
July 7, 2025
Communiqué
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Yellowknife –
July 7, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 8-14, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 7, 2025.
Yellowknife –
July 3, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment has been monitoring the recent enhancements made to the Income Assistance programs to ensure they are meeting the needs of NWT residents.
Yellowknife –
July 2, 2025
Communiqué
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June 30, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 1-7, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 30, 2025.
Tulita –
June 30, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler has completed a successful visit to the Sahtu Region, where she was joined by Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) Public Administrator Dan Florizone along with MLA McNeely.
Yellowknife –
June 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The second Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) application intake period for 2025 will open from 9am MST on July 2 to 5pm MST on July 9, 2025. Eligible individuals can apply online on the Northwest Territories Nominee Program website.