Driving on winter and ice roads in the Northwest Territories comes with unique challenges. These roads support community resupply and see increased commercial and residential traffic throughout the winter, especially from December to March and particularly on the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road.
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Yellowknife –
December 17, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
December 17, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Amendments to the Driver’s Licence Regulations and General Identification Card Regulations are set to come into force by the end of January 2026.
Yellowknife –
December 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Harry Camsell School in Hay River.
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Yellowknife –
December 12, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Helen Kalvak School in Ulukhaktok.
Yellowknife –
December 10, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief T’Selehye School in Fort Good Hope.
Yellowknife –
December 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife Airport will be conducting a live security exercise on December 9, 2025, as part of our commitment to safety and emergency preparedness.
Yellowknife –
December 5, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Mildred Hall School in Yellowknife.
Yellowknife –
December 3, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the release of three important reports that provide valuable insights into road safety, traffic trends, and transportation infrastructure in the Northwest Territories (NWT):
Hay River –
December 1, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Environmental work is advancing at six NWT airports to investigate the presence and extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and to inform future actions.
Yellowknife –
November 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is reminding residents to celebrate safely this holiday season and avoid impaired driving. The holidays are a time to relax, connect, and enjoy, and we want everyone to make it home safely after every celebration.