Released today, the independent third-party review of the unprecedented 2023 wildfire season and the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) wildfire response recommends enhancements to wildfire prevention, mitigation and response activities, many of which are already being implemented by
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Yellowknife –
August 28, 2024
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Yellowknife –
August 15, 2024
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In an exciting collaboration between the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), residents from the Tłı̨chǫ region and Yellowknives Dene First Nation participated in a NASA research flight aboard the AFRC NASA802 aircraft today.
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Yellowknife –
August 15, 2024
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
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Yellowknife –
August 9, 2024
Public Service Announcement
Bears are active in the NWT. We’re reminding everyone that avoiding bear encounters starts with you.
Residents can take quick and easy steps to be bear safe this season.
Don’t invite them in!
Yellowknife –
July 31, 2024
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The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
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Yellowknife –
July 30, 2024
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The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
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Yellowknife –
July 27, 2024
Public Service Announcement
Regional fire restrictions are being extended prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately. The restrictions are effective through the end of the day August 2, 2024, and may be extended if necessary.
Yellowknife –
July 26, 2024
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The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
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Fort Smith –
July 24, 2024
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To support Northwest Territories (NWT) students interested in pursuing an education in forestry or wildfire management, the first annual intake for the Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship is now open for applications.
Yellowknife –
July 20, 2024
Public Service Announcement
Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately. The restrictions are effective through the end of the day July 26, 2024, and may be extended if necessary.