The Government of the Northwest Territories advises that Highway 8 (The Dempster Highway) will temporarily close to all traffic between kilometre 1 and 14.2 once ferries stop operating for the season. Both ferries are currently on notice and could close within days, depending upon conditions.
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Yellowknife –
October 29, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
October 26, 2020
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the continuation of supports for the NWT’s most vulnerable residents in obtaining general identification cards (GIC).
Yellowknife –
October 22, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
October 21, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, increasing employment in small communities is one of the priorities outlined in the priorities for the 19th Legislative Assembly.
Yellowknife –
October 19, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Hay River –
October 19, 2020
News Releases
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Kátł’odeeche Fırst Natıon and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
October 14, 2020
News Releases
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
October 8, 2020
News Releases
Effective October 13, 2020, travellers and employees will be required to wear a mask while inside Northwest Territories (NWT) airport terminal buildings. Until this requirement comes into effect, the public is still encouraged to wear masks within our airport facilities.
Hay River –
September 30, 2020
News Releases
With deliveries to 12 communities, Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has successfully completed the 2020 marine resupply season.
The first shipments of the season departed Hay River on July 10, 2020 and the last delivery took place on September 19, 2020.
Yellowknife –
September 28, 2020
Public Service Announcement
As part of the Government of Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) economic relief measures, Deh Cho Bridge tolls and commercial truck permit fees will continue to be waived until October 31, 2020. As of November 1, 2020, those fees will resume.