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Yellowknife – March 23, 2026
Media Statement

Minister Caroline Wawzonek highlights next steps following meetings with the Major Projects Office on NWT strategic infrastructure projects

Minister Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance and Minister of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains, issued the following statement today following meetings with the Major Projects Office in Calgary:
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Yellowknife – March 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The Technical Safety Act receives assent

Correction: The previous release of this PSA on March 12 stated the Technical Safety Act had come into force. The PSA should have stated the Technical Safety Act received assent and will come into force summer 2026.
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Yellowknife – March 11, 2026
News Releases

Get Home Safe: GNWT Reinforces Shared Responsibility on NWT Roads

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reinforcing its commitment to road safety this spring through a focused three-month public awareness campaign built around one clear goal: helping Northerners get home safe.
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Yellowknife – March 9, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Drinking water safety update for Louie Norwegian School in Jean Marie River, and Chief Julian Yendo School and Community Gym in Wrigley

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Louie Norwegian School in Jean Marie River, and Chief Julian Yendo School and Community Gym in Wrigley.
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Colville Lake – March 5, 2026
News Releases

GNWT and Behdzi Ahda' First Nation collaborate on education milestones in Colville Lake

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Behdzi Ahda' First Nation have reached two key milestones in strengthening education in Colville Lake by delivering three modular school units to support students in the near term and selecting the site for a future permanent school.
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Yellowknife – March 3, 2026
News Releases

Tłı̨chǫ Government and Government of the Northwest Territories Partner to Advance Indigenous-Led Clean Energy on the La Martre River

The Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly assess the potential for a Tłı̨chǫ G
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Yellowknife – February 26, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Drinking water safety update for Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School in Fort Simpson

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School (LKES) in Fort Simpson.
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February 25, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Drinking water safety update for Moose Kerr School in Aklavik, Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School in Fort Simpson, the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Student Residences in Fort Simpson, and Chief Paul Niditchie School in Tsiigehtchic

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Moose Kerr School (MKS) in Aklavik, Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School (LKRHS) in Fort Simpson, the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Student Residences (LKSR) in Fort Simpson and Chief Paul Niditchie School (CPNS) i
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Yellowknife – February 23, 2026
News Releases

Public Engagement on Long-Term Electricity Planning in the Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC), Naka Power Utilities (NWT) Ltd.
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February 13, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Vince McKay: Critical Infrastructure Collaborations

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