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Yellowknife –
September 15, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Correction: A previous version of this Public Service Announcement, circulated on September 15, 2026, said that changes were made to the GNWT’s Skills Development Program so that financial assistance was available for certain bridging, transitional and preparatory programs.
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 –
August 20, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Albert Wright School in Tulita.
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Yellowknife –
August 12, 2026
News Releases
Recent updates to the Student Financial Assistance Regulations improve the way the program supports students pursuing post-secondary education.
Yellowknife –
July 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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 –
June 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement
2222 Hi-Rez NDN: The Cyberpunk Smoke Signals of Morgan Zoe is a new exhibition opening at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC). The opening reception will be on Thursday, June 25, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the PWNHC café.
May 26, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Mackenzie Mountain School in Norman Wells.
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Łutselk'e –
May 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Water testing for Łutsel K’e Dene School, Łutsel K’e is complete. Testing has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
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Yellowknife –
May 19, 2026
News Releases
An evaluation of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) Northern Distance Learning Program is guiding improvements to the program.
Yellowknife –
May 7, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Deh Gah School in Fort Providence, Mezi Community School in Whati and Jean Wetrade School in Gametį̀.
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