The fire ban in effect at the Fort Simpson and Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Parks has been lifted.
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Yellowknife –
June 7, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
May 31, 2023
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released an Innovation Action Plan to serve as a stepping stone towards the development of an NWT-based knowledge economy.
Yellowknife –
May 30, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The fire ban in effect at the McKinnon Territorial Park in Norman Wells has been lifted.
Yellowknife –
May 29, 2023
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, the revitalization of the Great Slave Lake Commercial fishery has been a goal of the Government of the Northwest Territories since it was first proposed in the 2014 NWT Economic Opportunities Strategy.
Fort Simpson –
May 26, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Due to current weather conditions the Town of Fort Simpson has implemented a fire ban on open air fires within municipal boundaries.
Effective immediately and until further notice, a fire ban is now also in place for the Fort Simpson and Sambaa Deh Territorial Parks.
Yellowknife –
May 26, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The fire bans at the Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks have been lifted.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment reminds park users to remain cautious and ensure all fires are extinguished before leaving campsites.
Fort Smith –
May 19, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Due to current weather conditions the Town of Fort Smith has implemented a fire ban on open air fires within municipal boundaries. Effective immediately and until further notice, a fire ban is now also in place for the Queen Elizabeth Territorial Park.
Yellowknife –
May 19, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Due to current weather conditions the City of Yellowknife has implemented a fire ban on open air fires within municipal boundaries. Effective immediately and until further notice, a fire ban is now also in place for the Fred Henne and Yellowknife River territorial parks.
Norman Wells –
May 18, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Due to high temperatures and very dry conditions in the Sahtu Region, the Town of Norman Wells has implemented a fire ban on open air fires within municipal boundaries. Effective immediately and until further notice, a fire ban is now also in place for MacKinnon Territorial Park.
Hay River –
May 12, 2023
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has entered into an agreement with the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) to operate the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) new fish processing facility in Hay River.
