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Yellowknife –
September 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is observed annually on September 28. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are encouraging all NWT residents to take a minute on this day to ensure that working smoke alarms are installed in their homes.
Yellowknife –
September 22, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the City of Yellowknife have jointly decided not to proceed with pursuing the opportunity to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games.
Yellowknife –
September 15, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is accepting nominations for the 2026 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This is your opportunity to recognize the individuals or groups whose volunteer efforts strengthen and enrich communities across the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
September 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Residents are invited to provide feedback on the 2026 Be Ready! Campaign. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) launched the revamped Be Ready! Campaign in April 2026, and public feedback is essential for assessing the campaign’s success and identifying areas for improvement.
Yellowknife –
September 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of Łutsel K’e of a planned telecommunications service disruption during Northwestel's scheduled network maintenance.
Yellowknife –
August 27, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the What We Heard Report summarizing feedback gathered during engagement on whether the Northwest Territories (NWT) should submit a bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games.
Yellowknife –
August 24, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of Sachs Harbour, Sambaa K’e and Wekweètì of a planned telecommunications service disruption during Northwestel’s scheduled network maintenance.
Yellowknife –
August 20, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of Gamètì, Łutsel K’e and Paulatuk of a planned telecommunications service disruption during Northwestel’s scheduled network maintenance.
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of Colville Lake of a planned telecommunications service disruption during scheduled network maintenance by Northwestel.