The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is taking initial steps to explore the possibility of hosting the 2035 Canada Winter Games. This presents an exciting opportunity for the North, but no decision has been made yet to submit a formal bid.
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Yellowknife –
December 1, 2025
News Releases
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 27, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is transitioning the Hamlet of Enterprise from Administration back to local governance under the oversight of a Municipal Supervisor.
Yellowknife –
November 18, 2025
Public Service Announcement
On November 19, 2025 at 1:55 pm MST, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will issue a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories (NWT) public alerting system.
Yellowknife –
October 21, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the participants who represented Team NT and the NWT Youth Ambassadors Program at the 2025 Canada Summer Games that were held in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from August 8 to 24.
Yellowknife –
October 20, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
October 6, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing Fire Prevention Week™ from October 5 to 11, 2025. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” emphasizes the importance of buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely.
Yellowknife –
October 2, 2025
News Releases
After several seasons of major floods and wildfires, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is outlining the actions underway to strengthen emergency response and better protect residents and communities.
Yellowknife –
September 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are calling on all residents to take part in Test Your Smoke Alarm Day on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
September 22, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Concussion Awareness Week is being recognized across Canada this year from September 21 to 27, 2025. This national initiative aims to raise awareness on how to prevent, identify, and manage concussions, particularly in sports, recreation, and everyday life.