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 –
July 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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Yellowknife –
July 9, 2026
Public Service Announcement
One case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, has been confirmed by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) in a herring gull in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. The transmission risk to humans remains very low.
Yellowknife –
June 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has confirmed the first case of white-nose syndrome (WNS) and the fungus that causes the disease (Pseudogymnoascus destructans or Pd) in the Fort Smith area as part of ongoing bat monitoring.
Yellowknife –
May 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Applications for Northwest Territories Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program Now Open
Apply now for the Northwest Territories Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program, designed to empower young leaders in water stewardship.
Yellowknife –
March 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Two cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), otherwise known as bird flu, have been confirmed in common ravens in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, as part of ongoing monitoring for HPAI in NWT wildlife.
Yellowknife –
June 19, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Residents are reminded that Jackfish Lake, located in Yellowknife on Highway 3, continues to have elevated levels of arsenic and harmful algae. The water is not safe for swimming, fishing, or other recreational use.
Yellowknife –
May 28, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
May 21, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Community-Based Water Quality Monitoring (CBM) 10-Year Summary Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of over a decade’s worth of data and insights into Northwest Territories’ (NWT) water quality.
Yellowknife –
March 25, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife, NT (March 25, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program, designed to empower young leaders in water stewardship.
Yellowknife –
March 4, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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