Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the Tłı̨chǫ Government and Yellowknives Dene First Nation announcing that they have reached consensus on a proposed corridor for the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor.
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Hay River –
August 15, 2026
Media Statement
Inuvik –
August 14, 2026
News Releases
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Yellowknife –
August 11, 2026
News Releases
The Government of Canada has approved an amendment to the 2018 National Trade Corridors Fund contribution agreement, allowing the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to realign $65 million in existing federal funding toward construction, procurement and planning for near-term road and
Yellowknife –
August 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Residents are invited to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Norman Wells to Inuvik section of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.
Inuvik –
August 10, 2026
News Releases
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July 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Residents are invited to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Norman Wells to Inuvik section of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.
Yellowknife –
July 23, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has completed construction of the new Jean Marie River Bridge on Highway 1, with the bridge now open to the travelling public.
Yellowknife –
July 22, 2026
News Releases
Yellowknife Airport (YZF) has launched its new and improved website: FlyYZF.ca, designed to deliver a modern, streamlined, and user-friendly experience for visitors, partners, and communities.
Yellowknife –
July 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for East Three School, Samuel Hearne Secondary School Carpentry and Autobody Shops in Inuvik, École Įtłʼǫ̀ in Yellowknife, and Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah.
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Yellowknife –
June 30, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is inviting residents to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Norman Wells to Inuvik section of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.