YELLOWKNIFE (JULY 28, 2017) — Fire bans have been lifted for the City of Yellowknife, and Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks effective immediately.
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(Yellowknife, NT – July 26, 2017) - The Government of the Northwest Territories is hosting a unique wildlife survey as part of a nation-wide project to help connect Canadians with nature and showcase the wealth of our biodiversity.
YELLOWKNIFE (July 14, 2017) – Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Minister Robert C.
FORT SMITH (JULY 12, 2017) — The Government of the Northwest Territories is sending 16 wildland fire personnel to British Columbia as part of the Canadian Interagency Mutual Aid Resources Sharing Agreement (MARS Agreement).
YELLOWKNIFE (JULY 11, 2017) — Due to dry conditions, a total fire ban at Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks is being implemented, effective immediately.
Yellowknife (June 27, 2017) – Environment and Natural Resources Minister Robert C.
YELLOWKNIFE (June 5, 2017) – Thirteen new environmental monitoring and research projects awarded through the Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Program (NWT CIMP) will provided knowledge that will help ensure a healthy environment for Northerners now and in the future.
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources recognizes that legacy arsenic contamination in the Yellowknife region has many residents concerned.
Delivered May 29, 2017
Mr. Speaker, the FireSmart program is an important tool in mitigating risk and improving community protection in the event of a wildland fire.
Delivered on March 8, 2017