The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received drinking water testing results for Paul William Kaeser (PWK) High School and Joseph Burr Tyrrell School (JBT) in Fort Smith.
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Fort Smith –
February 4, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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Yellowknife –
February 2, 2026
News Releases
Celebrate Indigenous Languages Month with this year’s theme: Languages Work! Throughout the month, residents are encouraged to recognize the important role Indigenous languages play in the workplace and how they contribute to rewarding and successful careers.
Yellowknife –
January 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Stone and Bone to Code and Chrome: Ice Age to the Information Age is a new exhibit opening in the auditorium at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC).
Yellowknife –
January 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) has lifted the Health Orders previously in place at École William McDonald Middle School and N.J. Macpherson School, following confirmation that lead levels in drinking water no longer exceed Health Canada guidelines.
Yellowknife –
January 12, 2026
News Releases
Premier RJ Simpson, and Ministers Caitlin Cleveland and Vince McKay travelled to Colville Lake on Thursday last week to tour the community and meet with Behdzi Ahda' First Nation Chief and Council.
Yellowknife –
December 19, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Princess Alexandra School, Diamond Jenness Secondary School, and the Diamond Jenness Trades Centre in Hay River.
Princess Alexandra School
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Yellowknife –
December 19, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the independent investigation into education bodies in the Dehcho region:
Yellowknife –
December 18, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for École Boréale School in Hay River, Chief Sunrise School in Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and Deninu School in Fort Resolution.
École Boréale School in Hay River
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Yellowknife –
December 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Harry Camsell School in Hay River.
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Yellowknife –
December 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Unearthed is a new Mezzanine Art Gallery exhibition at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) featuring ceramic sculptures by Yellowknife artist Maura Meng. This exhibit opens on December 19th.