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October 29, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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October 26, 2026
News Releases

Today, the Minister of Health and Social Services tabled the 2025-2026 Annual Report of the Director of Child and Family Service (CFS) in the Legislative Assembly.

Hay River – October 7, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The Department of Health and Social Services is hosting a community update and information session about the new Long Term Care Facility to be built in Hay River.

Yellowknife – September 22, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Work to remediate fountains and sinks at Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School and Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School, Fort Simpson; Mackenzie Mountain School, Norman Wells; Fort Simpson Student Residences, Fort Simpson; Echo Dene School, Fort Liard; Mezi School, Whatì, are complete.

September 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Work to remediate fountains and sinks at Joseph Burr Tyrell School, Fort Smith; Paul W Kaeser High School, Fort Smith; École St. Joseph School, Yellowknife; Kaw Tay Whee School, Dettah and Chief Albert Wright School, Tulita are complete.

Yellowknife – September 1, 2026
News Releases

Medical travel benefits for eligible NWT residents are now administered through the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Program.

September 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) are advising residents that the availability of medical travel accommodation in Yellowknife will be significantly reduced during the months of September and October due t

Yellowknife – August 14, 2026
Public Service Announcement

You can now take a short online training to help recognize and respond to Elder abuse.

Yellowknife – August 10, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is making it easier for residents to access medications to help them quit smoking.

Yellowknife – August 10, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The NWT Bureau of Statistics has released its 2025 report on projected demand for long-term care beds in the Northwest Territories.

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